Database Developer - Thetford, United Kingdom - British Trust for Ornithology

British Trust for Ornithology

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Thetford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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**Database Developer
Thetford, Norfolk
Full time or part time, Permanent
£29,339 to £31,974 per annum + 11% employer pension contribution**The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is seeking a Database Developer to join our experienced team of developers. You will design and implement new databases and help develop and maintain a variety of existing databases.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside highly talented Web and Database developers.

You will be experienced in SQL or may be relatively new starting out in your career with a passion for developing your skills and you will have a good general understandingof SQL.

With us you will gain knowledge of multiple database technologies and have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

We are open to all levels of experience and are happy to consider full/part time options.

This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regim

You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page.

Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss therole in more detail.

WHAT DOES BTO DO?

BTO harnesses the skills and passion of birdwatchers to advance our understanding of ornithology and produce impartial science, communicated so that it can be of benefit to everyone.

We are:
Inclusive and supportive, Impartial, Passionate, Collaborative and open to new ideas

WHAT WE OFFER
£29,339 to £31,974 per annum
Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
Life assurance (four times salary)
11% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme offering help and advice to staff and their families on matters related to bereavement, wellbeing, finances, relationships, family and more.

This includes a number of free counselling sessions if they are needed.
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
Discounts on BTO books
Flexible working

A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times.

Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
Free car parking
Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
Coaching and mentoring scheme
Staff groups and forums

First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, and our staff group, creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.

No matter what role you have at BTO, everyone is making a difference by contributing to the delivery of impactful science.

Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Commitment to sustainability

MAKING AN APPLICATION
If you have any questions, please contact

**If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

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