Database Administrator - DBA

Are you an experienced Database Administrator looking to make an impact? Eastern Education Group is seeking a dedicated professional to design, document, and monitor our database architecture, including SQL and MySQL systems.,

• Support IT Services in achieving our Group's aims and objectives.
• Manage daily IT support for business systems and assist in developing efficient IT solutions.
• Diagnose hardware/software faults and maintain essential documentation.
• Ensure high data security and compliance, achieving Cyber Essentials Plus annually.
• Oversee database maintenance, backups, migrations, and recoveries.
• Prepare and distribute reports to senior management, analysing performance and capacity.
Why Join Us? As part of a collaborative IT Services Team, you'll work closely with Systems, CRM, and Web Development teams to enhance our Group's digital infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to lead projects and develop innovative solutions in a supportive environment.


• Remote and Hybrid working opportunities available
• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £34,834 per annum - £44,305 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience), We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities available
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic collective of visionary education providers, including Abbeygate Sixth Form College, One Sixth Form College, West Suffolk College, Exning Primary School and SENDAT. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional vocational and academic excellence to over 15,000 students across the region while providing a coherent approach to Special and Alternative Education throughout Suffolk and beyond. Together, we strive to inspire and empower the next generation for their future studies and careers. As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.