Job Description
APPLY HERE: Database administrator
Closing date: 11:55pm, 13 March 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,131, which includes allowances totalling £2,+28. The salary is broken down as £42,203 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £47,668. There is also a location allowance of £1,+28 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: The primary location for this role is either Hendon, Lambeth, or Sidcup. Travel across the Met estate to attend meetings as required by the business is expected.
Policing London is a hugely complex challenge that evolves every day. To make sure the Met is up to the task, we need the right IT and systems across our organisation.
As a database administrator, you will help to enable us to do our best for the London area. Join us and play your part in making London the safest capital in the world and delivering ‘More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards’.
As a member of the Met, you will also enjoy great benefits including annual leave, civil service pension arrangements, maternity/paternity support, as well as being part of a continuous leaning culture.
Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
The mission of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) is to provide the Met with information (and specifically data), communications and technology to help frontline officers and Met staff do their jobs more efficiently, in order to deliver the New Met for London plan. In other words, DDaT is about “passionately delivering trusted technology for precise data driven policing”.
As well as keeping up to speed with developments in technology and making recommendations for new equipment and systems that will help modernise policing, DDaT also comprises the Data Office which:
owns and drives the data compliance and analytics agenda
brings together the accountabilities that are currently dispersed across the Met business areas
consolidates and further develops existing Met data and insight services
enables data sharing and collaboration to serve the public and external partners
DDaT is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We support hybrid working, and the hiring manager will be happy to discuss arrangements for this role.
Job purpose
As a database administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing our database systems, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our business applications. If you have a passion for database management, a knack for problem-solving, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Key role responsibilities
database maintenance: manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2016) databases to ensure high performance, security, and availability; setting alerts to monitor events and respond to problems swiftly
performance tuning: optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning of SQL queries
backup and recovery: implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity
security management: implement and enforce security policies, access controls, and encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data
database design: collaborate with development teams to design and implement efficient database structures that meet application requirements
capacity planning: perform capacity planning and recommend hardware/software upgrades to support future database growth
automation: develop and implement automation scripts for routine database tasks, minimizing manual interventions
documentation: create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database architectures, configurations, and procedures
occasional overtime to support operational policing
Additional information
Vetting clearance
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
Hybrid working
Hybrid working available in line with the Met Hybrid Working Policy.
We are proud supporters of Women in Data®. Connect, engage and belong to the largest free female data community in the UK – visit: www.womenindata.co.uk to join our community.
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Closing date: 11:55pm, 13 March 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,131, which includes allowances totalling £2,+28. The salary is broken down as £42,203 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £47,668. There is also a location allowance of £1,+28 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: The primary location for this role is either Hendon, Lambeth, or Sidcup. Travel across the Met estate to attend meetings as required by the business is expected.
Policing London is a hugely complex challenge that evolves every day. To make sure the Met is up to the task, we need the right IT and systems across our organisation.
As a database administrator, you will help to enable us to do our best for the London area. Join us and play your part in making London the safest capital in the world and delivering ‘More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards’.
As a member of the Met, you will also enjoy great benefits including annual leave, civil service pension arrangements, maternity/paternity support, as well as being part of a continuous leaning culture.
Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
The mission of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) is to provide the Met with information (and specifically data), communications and technology to help frontline officers and Met staff do their jobs more efficiently, in order to deliver the New Met for London plan. In other words, DDaT is about “passionately delivering trusted technology for precise data driven policing”.
As well as keeping up to speed with developments in technology and making recommendations for new equipment and systems that will help modernise policing, DDaT also comprises the Data Office which:
owns and drives the data compliance and analytics agenda
brings together the accountabilities that are currently dispersed across the Met business areas
consolidates and further develops existing Met data and insight services
enables data sharing and collaboration to serve the public and external partners
DDaT is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We support hybrid working, and the hiring manager will be happy to discuss arrangements for this role.
Job purpose
As a database administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing our database systems, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our business applications. If you have a passion for database management, a knack for problem-solving, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Key role responsibilities
database maintenance: manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2016) databases to ensure high performance, security, and availability; setting alerts to monitor events and respond to problems swiftly
performance tuning: optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning of SQL queries
backup and recovery: implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity
security management: implement and enforce security policies, access controls, and encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data
database design: collaborate with development teams to design and implement efficient database structures that meet application requirements
capacity planning: perform capacity planning and recommend hardware/software upgrades to support future database growth
automation: develop and implement automation scripts for routine database tasks, minimizing manual interventions
documentation: create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database architectures, configurations, and procedures
occasional overtime to support operational policing
Additional information
Vetting clearance
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
Hybrid working
Hybrid working available in line with the Met Hybrid Working Policy.
We are proud supporters of Women in Data®. Connect, engage and belong to the largest free female data community in the UK – visit: www.womenindata.co.uk to join our community.
Stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn for updates on career opportunities and more.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Database Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Database Administrator sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Database Administrator is a plus.