8 results for Database Manager in Oxford, Oxfordshire

IT Operations Leader

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has exclusively partnered with OUem to recruit for a newly created IT Operations Lead role based in Oxford. This is a permanent opportunity, ideal for candidates looking for better exposure to leading IT strategy and technology operations.Senior hands-on IT Operations Lead responsible for operational stability, governance, and delivery of technology change across a multi-system environment.This role combines IT operations leadership, policy & governance ownership, vendor management, data mapping, and end-to-end technical project delivery. Acts as a key interface between Technology, Compliance, and Operations.Key ResponsibilitiesIT Operations<ul><li>Own day-to-day operational performance of infrastructure, SaaS, and core business systems</li><li>Define and manage service standards, KPIs, and support processes</li><li>Manage and hold third-party IT vendors accountable</li></ul>Policy, Governance & Controls<ul><li>Author, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures</li><li>Maintain audit readiness and documented IT controls</li><li>Align IT operations with compliance and risk requirements</li></ul>Project & Change Delivery<ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives (cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements, security tooling)</li><li>Ensure operational readiness: documentation, training, and support handover</li></ul>Data Mapping & Information Risk<ul><li>Own system/data maps, data locations, access models, and system dependencies</li><li>Improve visibility and reduce information and operational risk</li></ul>Risk, Incident & Resilience<ul><li>Oversee incident management, investigation, and remediation</li><li>Maintain DR/BCP documentation and testing schedules</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience in IT Operations / Technical Operations / Infrastructure roles with leadership responsibility</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud (Azure preferred), networking, identity & access management, and SaaS environments</li><li>Proven experience writing and owning IT policies, standards, and operational processes</li><li>Experience delivering cross-system or infrastructure projects end-to-end</li><li>Strong documentation capability (data flows, system dependencies, controls)</li><li>Confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul>On Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary plus discretionary award of up to 25%</li><li>Onsite in Central Oxford</li><li>Employer Pension contribution 10-16% of salary (employee contribution dependent)</li><li>Benefits allowance - tied to employee pension contribution</li><li>Life cover 4x salary</li><li>Private medical cover (Individual - end of probation)</li><li>Critical Illness cover 2x salary (end of probation)</li><li>Income protection cover up to 75% salary (end of probation)</li><li>Cash health plan (end of probation)</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays. The office is usually closed between Christmas and New Year. We do not require staff to take these days from their annual holiday allowance.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuMTEzMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-03-13T11:21:27Z

IT Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
IT Manager Location - London with Paris TravelA world-renowned international education group with a heritage dating back more than 100 years is looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations across its London and Paris institutes.Known globally for excellence, innovation and premium learning experiences, this organisation operates an international network of specialist schools and trains thousands of students each year from across the world. With a strong reputation and a truly global presence, it offers the chance to join a respected brand with real prestige.This is a broad and hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, user support, systems reliability and continuous improvement across two busy international sites. You'll have real autonomy, strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.The RoleYou'll be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of IT systems across both locations, ensuring stability, security and excellent service for staff and students. You'll also lead technical teams, manage suppliers and help shape future technology decisions.Key responsibilities include:* Managing servers, storage and virtualised environments * Supporting networks, switches, routers, VPNs, WiFi and firewalls * Overseeing Microsoft 365 administration and Azure cloud services * Managing backups, disaster recovery and business continuity * Supporting telephony, CCTV and access control systems * Maintaining Windows Server environments, Active Directory and remote desktop services * Managing SQL Server / MySQL backups, restores and user access * Monitoring security, permissions, antivirus and intrusion prevention * Maintaining documentation, operational manuals and inventory systems * Leading, mentoring and developing IT support staff * Managing budgets, procurement and external vendors * Supporting wider global IT teams when neededWhat We're Looking For* Strong infrastructure and systems experience across enterprise environments * Solid knowledge of Windows Server, networking and cloud platforms * Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Proxmox or Xen environments * Confident troubleshooting skills with a calm, practical mindset * Ability to prioritise effectively and work independently * Previous experience supporting varied IT environments * Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach * Comfortable working in a multicultural environmentDesirable* VMware, Microsoft or Linux certifications * French language skills * Exposure to lean six sigma principlesWhy Apply?* Join a globally recognised premium brand * Broad role with real ownership and variety * International exposure across London and Paris * Opportunity to lead improvements and modernisation projects * Strong long-term career potentialRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC43NzA2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T08:39:25Z

Azure Snowflake DevOps Engineer

London, London
remote
Contract
400 - 450 GBP / Daily
DevOps + Snowflake Data Engineer (Associate / Contract)Robert Half are looking for an interim DevOps + Snowflake Data Engineer to join as an Associate and support a global consulting firm delivering a major enterprise data transformation programme for an insurance client. The engagement sits within a Divisional Data Team responsible for building and managing an enterprise-wide data platform, improving reporting capabilities and embedding modern data governance and engineering best practices. This role blends Snowflake platform administration, DevOps engineering and data platform optimisation to ensure the reliability, security and performance of a modern cloud data estate. Assignment Details<ul><li>Rate: c. £450+12.07% per day via PAYE (with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source - unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees)</li><li>Location: London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)</li><li>Contract Length: c. 6 months rolling</li><li>Start Date: c. 2-3 weeks subject to interview and onboarding</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Administer and manage the Snowflake data platform across development, test and production environments</li><li>Implement security controls including RBAC, SSO/MFA authentication, data encryption and masking</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake deployments using Azure DevOps or GitHub</li><li>Automate operational and deployment processes across the data platform</li><li>Monitor platform health and performance and troubleshoot pipeline failures or operational incidents</li><li>Manage Snowflake warehouses, databases, schemas and access roles</li><li>Optimise query performance, warehouse sizing and Snowflake credit consumption</li><li>Support database change management, secrets management and role hierarchy structures</li><li>Work closely with data engineering and networking teams to resolve pipeline or infrastructure issues</li><li>Maintain artefactory certificates and resolve Snyk / SonarQube security scanner issues</li></ul> Key Experience<ul><li>Strong hands-on experience administering Snowflake data warehouse platforms</li><li>Experience implementing DevOps practices within data engineering or cloud environments</li><li>Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tooling</li><li>Strong SQL and data warehouse engineering experience</li><li>Experience using DBT or modern data transformation frameworks</li><li>Experience implementing RBAC, data security controls and governance policies</li><li>Experience monitoring data platform performance and managing operational incidents</li><li>Understanding of Azure cloud environments and modern data platforms</li><li>Exposure to Terraform, infrastructure as code or platform automation is beneficial</li><li>Experience within insurance or financial services environments is highly desirable</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yOTA0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-01T19:35:39Z

Finance Analyst

London, London
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
This newly created Finance Analysis role for a Growing Asset Manager firm paying £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 3 days in the office policy.RoleAs a Finance Analysis, you will work closely with the Head of Finance who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:<ul><li>Preparation of the quarterly update of the projection model, including the production of valuation bridge analysis reconciling to previous quarters</li><li>Collate quarterly information on the business for the Reporting pack and Strategic pack for the shareholders, and board reports for the Senior Leadership team</li><li>Manage the company's projection model asset database to ensure that it reflects the status of the portfolio of rolling investments, leases and future growth opportunities to prepare an accurate valuation</li><li>Support the Pricing function with the valuation of new investments in the projection model</li><li>Support the Structured Finance function ad hoc requests in relation to the Projection Model and latest forecast assumptions.</li><li>Providing modelling support and analysis of new debt transactions</li><li>Assisting the Structured Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual Investor</li><li>Run ad-hoc scenario analysis in the Projection model</li><li>Respond to ad-hoc questions from the senior leadership team and shareholders</li></ul>ProfileThe Finance Analysis for this Asset Manager firm is ideally for the below<ul><li>Someone with experience Building Valuations Financial Models- (Will be a test)</li><li>Can be someone from Practice background or Industry</li><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li></ul>CompanyThe Finance Analysis will report into a hugely impressive Head of commercial who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Asset Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The Asset Manager are a market leader and have currently 4 billion under assets. The team is currently 6 strong and this is a new hire due to growthSalary & BenefitsSalary is bench marked £55,000 to £60,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjgwODAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-01T11:20:17Z

SAP Basis Consultant

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading consultancy to recruit a SAP Basis Consultant on an 6 month contract basis. Fully remote - UK based We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Consultant with proven carve-out experience to lead the technical separation and stabilisation of SAP environments during M&A activity. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a high-pace, results-driven PE environment where timelines are tight, governance is lean, and execution quality is critical.Role<h3 data-end="1287" data-start="1229">SAP Carve-Out & System Separation (Hands-On Execution)</h3><ul><li>The SAP Basis consultant will execute system and client copies across SAP landscapes (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC)</li><li>Perform post-copy technical activities including BDLS, logical system updates, and RFC realignment</li><li>Reconfigure transport routes and landscape topology</li><li>Support system shell creation and environment rebuilds</li><li>Troubleshoot technical separation issues in real time during cutover</li></ul><h3 data-start="1714" data-end="1747">Core SAP Basis Administration</h3><ul><li>SAP installation, configuration, and patching</li><li>Kernel upgrades and SAP Notes implementation</li><li>Performance monitoring and tuning</li><li>Background job management and reconfiguration</li><li>User and role restructuring post-separation</li></ul><h3 data-start="1974" data-end="2003">Infrastructure & Database</h3><ul><li>Support database activities including SAP HANA administration</li><li>Execute migrations and system refreshes</li><li>Assist with cloud-hosted environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure)</li><li>Configure backup, high availability, and disaster recovery setups</li></ul><h3 data-end="2370" data-start="2333">Operating Within a PE Environment</h3><ul><li>Deliver against tight carve-out deadlines</li><li>Maintain clear technical risk visibility</li><li>Focus on efficiency, cost awareness, and long-term sustainability</li><li>Support Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) timelines and exit plans</li></ul>Profile <ul><li>The SAP Basis Consultant will have 5+ years SAP Basis experience</li><li>Proven hands-on involvement in at least one SAP carve-out or divestiture</li></ul>Strong experience with:<ul><li>Homogeneous and heterogeneous system copies</li><li>Logical system changes (BDLS)</li><li>Transport Management System (TMS)</li><li>RFC/ALE/IDoc reconfiguration</li><li>Experience supporting Day 1 cutover execution</li><li>Strong troubleshooting capability under pressure</li></ul>Company<ul><li>Market leading Consultancy with offices in London </li><li>hybrid working </li></ul>Salary & Benefits company, depending on experience The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjI3NzQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-03T09:29:16Z

Administrator

City of London, London
remote
Temporary
15 - 19 GBP / Hourly
Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, senior administrator for a 3 month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li>Strong, proven, administration experience working in a busy team for a small, fast paced organisation</li><li>Experience of working with MS excel for recording data. As well as database exporting and manipulating data</li><li>Experience of preparing for meetings, distributing agendas and meeting packs. Proven experience in taking minutes in fast paced meetings with complex content</li><li>Proven ability to manage their own workload in roles with multiple cross cutting responsibilities using their own initiative to complete tasks and solve problems but also be a team player</li></ul> Profile:The successful temporary, Senior administrator will have at least 3 years experience working within high volume administration and will have had exposure to manipulating data on Excel. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a foundation based in the City of London. Role is flexible in terms of working pattern. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary senior administrator role will be paying circa £15-19 per hour. This is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjEzODA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-16T10:25:46Z

CTO

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit an Interim CTO on a 6-12 month contract basis.RoleTechnology, Data & IT Operations<ul><li>The Interim CTO will be accountable for the performance, security and reliability of all technology, data and IT services.</li><li>Owns operational risk, resilience, incident management and disaster recovery, ensuring robust and continuously improving controls.</li><li>Oversees infrastructure, cloud and third-party services to ensure resilience, recoverability and cost efficiency.</li><li>Acts as senior lead during major technology incidents.</li></ul>Technology Strategy & Architecture<ul><li>Translates business strategy into a clear, prioritised technology roadmap with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Owns execution of technology change, ensuring delivery is controlled and aligned to capacity and risk.</li><li>Guides architecture and platform decisions, balancing innovation with operational stability.</li></ul>Leadership<ul><li>The Interim CTO leads Development, Data and IT Operations as a single, aligned function.</li><li>Builds capability, sets clear accountability and develops future leaders.</li><li>Ensures strong collaboration across key business areas.</li></ul>Delivery & Prioritisation<ul><li>Partners with senior leadership to balance resilience, capacity and strategic delivery.</li><li>Supports clear prioritisation, trade-offs and transparent reporting of progress and risks.</li></ul>Operational Resilience (BAU)<ul><li>Ensures stable, reliable "business-as-usual" services with strong governance and monitoring.</li><li>Balances change and operational demand while reducing technical debt and improving standards.</li></ul>Profile<ul><li>The Interim CTO will have technical Mastery - sufficient knowledge and experience in the key areas of technology, data and IT operations to credibly lead the team and the firm forward.</li><li>Leadership & Collaboration - leads through influence, clarity and trust; works effectively across senior peers.</li><li>Delivery & Execution - gets things done in complex environments; balances pace with quality and resilience.</li><li>Communication & Stakeholder Management - explains, listens, aligns and builds shared understanding.</li><li>Operational & Risk Awareness - understands the realities of regulated operations and operational resilience.</li><li>Adaptability & Continuous Improvement - responds constructively to change; encourages learning and evolution.</li><li>Client & Service Orientation - keeps client outcomes and adviser experience at the heart of technology decisions.</li></ul>Company<ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation </li><li>global organisation with offices in London </li><li>On-site required </li></ul>Salary & BenefitsThe salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjc0MDM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-20T15:11:50Z

IT Systems Lead

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
IT Systems Lead - London - Hybrid £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience) + Equity & BenefitsHelp Build Europe's Hypersonic CapabilityThis organisation is redefining what's possible in European defence technology, delivering speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. Operating as a small, elite, and highly capable team, it focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems quickly and effectively.They are seeking an IT Systems Lead to take ownership of core IT infrastructure and operations within a talent-dense environment where every individual has a direct impact. This is not a predefined or siloed position, it is an opportunity for a high-calibre operator to shape, build, and run IT systems from the ground up, with the autonomy to define best practice and standards.The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations, directly contributing to the organisation's mission and Europe's broader technological independence.The RoleThe IT Systems Lead will:<ul><li>Own the Microsoft environment end-to-end, including Entra ID, Windows endpoints, Intune/Autopilot (or GPO where appropriate), and core Microsoft server services</li><li>Build and operate IT infrastructure for a UK-based engineering workshop from the ground up, including secure network access, device provisioning, and endpoint compliance</li><li>Define and implement a hardened baseline across all endpoints, including MFA enforcement, least-privilege access, patching strategies, encryption, and standardised security policies</li><li>Act as the on-site IT authority, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly, documenting outcomes, and implementing preventative measures</li><li>Partner closely with international IT teams (including Linux/Kubernetes environments) to ensure consistent identity, access, and security controls across regions</li><li>Oversight and delivery of a new UK office move</li><li>Maintain high operational standards through clear documentation, asset management, streamlined workflows, and responsive user support</li></ul>Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will bring:<ul><li>Proven experience owning and operating Microsoft environments in real-world settings (Entra ID, Windows endpoint management, Intune/GPO, and core server infrastructure)</li><li>A security-first mindset, with strong understanding of access control, system hardening, and auditability</li><li>The ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement, particularly in environments where they may be the sole on-site IT lead</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused approach, prioritising root cause resolution, prevention, and long-term system integrity</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance environments where uptime, security, and delivery speed are critical</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to collaborate across technology stacks, particularly with Linux and Kubernetes-based systems</li></ul>Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting (DV).What's on Offer<ul><li>The opportunity to contribute directly to one of Europe's most consequential defence and technology challenges</li><li>High ownership and autonomy, with full responsibility for shaping IT systems and standards</li><li>Close collaboration with leading experts across engineering, operations, and defence</li><li>A fast-paced environment where ideas are implemented quickly and outcomes matter</li><li>A culture built on clarity, integrity, and excellence, supporting individuals who take initiative and operate with accountability</li><li>Competitive compensation and meaningful equity aligned to impact and responsibility</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi43MTA2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T15:26:23Z