Job Title: Database Developer
Location: Thetford
Salary: £29,339 to £31,974 per annum + 11% employer pension contribution
Job type: Full Time or Part Time.
Standard office hours are 09:00- 17:30, but flexible with start time (up to 10am start time)
About us:
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 understanding of 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 regime.
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 the role 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.
OUR GOALS
BTO increases knowledge of birds and other wildlife, and their relationships with the environment and people, by:
- Enabling more people to learn about birds and science and grow through participation in environmental discovery.
- Delivering impartial, impactful and relevant science.
- Inspiring and empowering people with an understanding of birds and the importance of knowledge.
OUR FOUNDATIONS AND VALUES
The success of BTO is based on firm foundations that include: motivated and skilled staff and volunteers; a strong reputation; a robust business model and effective governance systems and processes.
We are:
- Inclusive and supportive.
- 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.
Please click on the APPLY button to complete an application form.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Full Stack Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Full Stack Technician, SQL Developer, Software Developer, IT Engineer, HTML Developer, Web Design, Web Development, Software Engineer, Developer may also be considered for this role.
