Location
Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ: Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS
Job summary
It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue to embark on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.
HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales.
We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our Transformation & Technology Directorate.
You will be part of the IT Operations Practice, which is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation.
The IT Operations Practice is mainly based in Plymouth. There will be a requirement for travel to Plymouth, with the expectation that this would initially be more frequent to assist with on-boarding and team building, but after that, as an when required and agreed (travel/hotel costs will be covered).
Job description
You will actively participate and contribute to the support and maintenance of our technical infrastructure. Working to the Corporate Services technical team and other Lead Infrastructure Engineers, you will consult with other stakeholders such as the Delivery Practice, Service Management Practice and the Service Design and Transition team.
You will be responsible for the maintenance and support of HM Land Registry's corporate databases, including administration, provision of technical support, advice and problem resolution. The corporate databases underpin essential Land Registry services to both internal and external customers.
The main Data Centre and Technology team is based in Plymouth. There will be frequent travel required to the Plymouth office to work with colleagues and other locations in the UK.
HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits, therefore we expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.
Person specification
You will be an expert at using appropriate tools to identify inefficient database access paths or applications affecting CPU levels and recommending and implementing changes to improve efficiency.
You have experience of implementing object changes as part of an application release schedule or installation of software package.
You can demonstrate experience of monitor table and index space growth and organisation; identify objects for reorganisation or repartitioning according to established thresholds.
You can demonstrate experience of executing processes to provide statistical and accounting information in support of production databases.
You will Investigate and implement new techniques for database design, maintenance, access and connectivity.
Qualifications
Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) and/or industry experience in an IT support role with exposure to relational databases.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £41,206, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
#WeAreHMLR
At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.
We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.
- We have integrity- we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
- We drive innovation- we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
- We are professional - we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
- We give assurance - we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Please complete the online application form and upload an anonymous CV including your qualifications, skills and work history.
Please review your application form before clicking submit' - once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications.
The sift will take place once we have received your application and if successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a blended interview which will take place through Microsoft Teams.
The blended interview will test the behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the candidate pack.
Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.
HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.
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