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Lead Database Administrator
West Malling, KentJob Description
We’re looking for a Lead Database Administrator to guide and inspire a high‑performing team while remaining hands‑on with the technologies that keep our business running. In this key role within IT Operations, you’ll take ownership of the availability, stability, and optimisation of our core database platforms - ensuring they’re maintained to industry best practice. Alongside leading an established team, you’ll bring deep technical expertise to deliver critical projects, handle day‑to‑day performance tuning, and troubleshoot complex issues to keep our systems operating smoothly.
What you can expect as an Lead Database Administrator:
Salary of up to £75,000 DOE
Perm
Hybrid – Flexible
Not only are we offering a competitive salary and a fantastic bonus scheme, you’ll also be entitled to loads of great benefits including, discount and cash back on hundreds of high-street shops and private health insurance, plus much more.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and support a high‑performing team of Database Administrators.
Manage and optimise our SQL Server estate across on‑premises and Azure environments.
Oversee database security, SOX compliance, backups, and evidence gathering.
Ensure timely application of patches, updates, and service packs in a Cyber Essentials Plus environment.
Stay current with vendor roadmaps and emerging database technologies, driving continual improvement.
Deliver database components of complex projects and change initiatives.
Troubleshoot performance issues, optimise systems, and resolve incidents effectively.
Maintain accurate documentation and participate in the out‑of‑hours rota.
Review the database estate and develop a roadmap for modernisation, cost‑efficiency, and simplification.
We are looking for someone with:
Extensive experience of Microsoft Database and Reporting technologies including SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI.
Experience of high availability / DR features including Clustering, Always-On Availability Groups, log shipping etc.
Experience of third-party backup technologies and monitoring tools.
Highly experienced in T-SQL and Powershell
Self-motivated and able to work off your own initiative.
Ability to hit the ground running and get up to speed quickly and familiarise yourself with new concepts.
What happens next?
If this sounds like you and you’d like to join our rapidly expanding company that offers excellent career progression, then apply now!
Working for Cabot:
You’ll be working for an award winning; Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. We’re passionate about the ethical treatment of our customers and employees. Our mission is to create pathways to economic freedom. Our vision is to make credit accessible by partnering with our consumers to restore their financial health.
Diversity and inclusion are very important to us at Cabot, and we value a multitude of diverse talent within our business. We want everyone to be themselves at work and encourage a culture that includes everyone. Our policies ensure that every candidate and employee are treated fairly and with equal opportunities.
**At Cabot we are highly regulated by our clients, as such, any successful candidates will have to undergo a basic credit check and criminal background check. Please note that we are unable to proceed to interview stage if a CCJ, IVA or Bankruptcy appears on a credit file, or if you do not have full right to work in the UK – we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship.
We are people helping people
At Cabot, we’re people helping people. Supporting customers, empowering colleagues, and making the effort to be invovled in the communities we work in.
Our Total Rewards Package for All Round Wellbeing
We understand the importance of the balance between work and life, between fun and professionalism, and between being a corporation and being a community. That’s why we provide compensation structures and benefit plans tailored to each of our global hubs, and then enhance them with a wide range of programs that support your personal and professional growth. It’s our way of showing you that we recognize your value, understand what’s important to you, and want to reward your contributions.
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Holistic Wellness
Colleague Wellness - We're focused on your wellbeing and that means supporting you across all elements of it. This comes from our company sponsored team building events, on site events to form bonds with colleagues, Mental Health First Aid support, Webinars, Employee Assistance Program and more!
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Healthcare
Healthcare - Take advantage of our healthcare options to help you stay well... Gym discounts, Eye Tests and discount offers on glasses, our Employee Assistance Programme and more.
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Perks
Perks - Our Colleague Discount Programme includes Transport, Retail discounts and much more.
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Career Path & Development
Career Progression comes from the fact we invest in our people's skills and ability. We support your individual development, offering regular training to ensure you have the best tools and knowledge for the job. We want to help you be ready for your next career move with us.
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Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition - We will always recognise our people's contribution to what we achieve every day. That might be an informal on the spot reward or thank you or part of the formal awards and recognition we run throughout the year such as star of the month and our global President's Club.
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Pay & Bonuses
Pay & Bonuses - Earn a competitive salary, with the opportunity to participate in fun team building incentives!
Our Values In Action
At Cabot, we care about making a meaningful impact on our people, our customers, and our communities. We believe diversity in all its forms brings different thinking styles and perspectives. That builds our creativity and ability to find a better way. It also enables us to understand the different communities that make up our society. The more we understand, the easier it is to deliver the right outcomes for our customers.
Inclusive Workplace
We are striving to be an inclusive and progressive organisation where everyone feels comfortable and enabled to be themselves at work. We value the diversity of thought that different backgrounds and cultures can bring as it makes us stronger. The more we understand each other, the easier it is to deliver the right outcomes for our consumers and to support each other. Prioritising inclusion and belonging improves collaboration and enhances people’s wellbeing; both of which are essential parts of supporting our colleagues, and in turn our business, to succeed.
Giving Back To Our Community
We give back by volunteering, and charity work, trying to make a positive impact on the communities, where we live and work and we are proud to do so.
Employee Resource Groups
Our Pride Network Programme is making an impact, with the number of members and allies continuing to build. The education and awareness they are providing will prove invaluable
Women at Encore and Allies is our resource group for female colleagues and their allies across Cabot. The group serves as a support system providing education, personal growth, information, and idea sharing
Black Employee Network (BEN) is an employee resource group dedicated to empowering Black colleagues and fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. The group aims to provide a supportive community for Black employees, promoting professional development and career advancement opportunities, and advocating for equity and equality within the organisation.
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