The Post: Under the IS Manager’s leadership a team of 9 staff are responsible for the ordering, installation, maintenance, and help-desk support for all ICT equipment and supporting software. The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the technical well-being of all SQL based databases, including the Sharepoint 2010 environment. Technical support on network and back-office systems and scripts (C#) is a shared task with 2 network administrators. The person appointed will also be involved in development activities and may be asked to lead projects. The initial contract will be for 1 year renewable after a successful review. The Person: The successful candidate must have senior level experience of SQL databases and information systems including Microsoft Sharepoint 2010, and intermediate level knowledge of Windows 7, Server 2008 and Hyper-V. You will be a strong team player with good customer service skills and attitude. You will also have good attention to detail and an openness to learn new skills and knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity for an IT professional who enjoys working in a dynamic and developing organisation, where there is a real opportunity to make a difference. Further information on the BSN can be found on our School website: www.britishschool.nl. The Base: The IS team, together with all BSN Support Services Departments, is based in a purpose built administrative centre on the same site as a one of the BSN schools in The Hague; Junior School Leidschenveen. Members of the IS team are expected to work in all the BSN schools; a clean driving licence is therefore essential. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this post is BSN Support staff scale 8 €46,325 – €53,972 (depending on experience) Reporting: The Post reports to the Information Services Manager who is a senior manager within the BSN. Scale of post: Business and School Support Staff Scale 8 Job purpose The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for all databases and core information systems including Sharepoint 2010. Responsibilities include: Working as part of the IT team (10 FTE) to deliver a broad range of existing ICT functionalities. To manage all databases and information systems, and optimize integration with other network and back-office systems. Responsible for maintenance, support and migrations related to SQL Responsible for maintenance and support related to scripts (C#) Responsible for maintenance, support and migrations on SharePoint 2010 Project management and/or act as member of project teams To take responsibility for own continuous professional development especially in the field of databases. Maintain an appropriate awareness of and work effectively within the policies and procedures of the BSN. Operate safely within the workplace. Behave professionally at all times and maintain confidentiality of information. Attend BSN and other School meetings as and when required. Such other duties that the Principal may reasonably and from time to time require. Person specification for post of Senior Database Administrator The BSN requires a person with the following personal characteristics: Fluent speaker of English, and proficient in reading and writing English Team player Flexible approach to working methods and conditions Good customer service skills and attitude An effective communicator with wide variety of people orally and in writing Attention to detail and good at completing tasks Openness to learning new knowledge and skills Confident and positive about working in an international multicultural setting Positive approach to dealing with problems