ICT Database Administrator – WMF2869e
Salary: £42,839 - £44,075
Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria (or Penrith, Kendal)
Job Type: Full Time; Hours: 37 per week
About this opportunity
As an ICT Database Administrator at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will support and drive developments for our business systems and environments. You will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, optimisation, upgrading and monitoring of database systems within agreed standards and legislative frameworks.
In this dynamic role you will implement best practices, develop strong relationships with various teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Responsibilities
* Support, develop, maintain, upgrade, optimise and monitor our database platforms.
* Ensure delivery of highly available business applications across the organisation.
* Align database platforms and systems with the strategic goals of Westmorland and Furness Council.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with various teams.
* Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
We are looking for a skilled professional with experience in database administration, strong technical skills and a track record of enhancing business efficiency and high‑quality user experience.
Qualifications should include knowledge of database design, performance tuning, security, and backup/recovery. Experience in a local government or similar environment is desirable.
Benefits
* Excellent training and development offers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions via AVC Wise
* Various perks and discounts (phone contract discounts, local gym discounts)
* Competitive rates of pay
* Enhanced annual leave allowance and other perks and discounts
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve, and welcomes applications from everyone.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
We offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans, to those in care or care‑experienced, and to those under 24 years old.
Application information
Closing date: 10th May 2026.
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