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| Job Title | Description | Salary | Closing | |
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| Job Title Lead Database Administrator |
Description
We’re seeking a talented Lead Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive Oracle Database experience to come and join us at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). You will have the chance to conceptualise, plan, set up and provide hands-on support of all databases within the UKHO. There will be the need to support MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Cloud hosted systems as well but you would be given the opportunity to cross train into these technologies, if you do not currently have experience with them. |
Salary £47,243 with a possible Recruitment and Retention Allowance of up to £8,000 |
Closing
23 July 2025 11.55 am |
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| Job Title Maritime Advisor |
Description
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. As a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence, we support defence, safe maritime navigation and marine development around the UK and worldwide. We are looking for maritime professionals to join our team. If you have the maritime qualifications and experience required for the role and want to apply your skills to support the maritime community, then this role is for you. |
Salary £31,213 - £36,996 with a possible recruitment and retention allowance of up to £10,000 |
Closing
6 August 2025 11.55 pm |
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Why join our team?
People are at the heart of our organisation. At the UKHO, we aim to attract, retain and nurture experts across many careers, from hydrography and data science to software development.
Each team member helps to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. We strive to create a culture and working environment that encourages our staff to achieve their best.
Disability Confident scheme
At the UKHO, we embrace diversity and promote inclusion and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident employer, which includes offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under the Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme, you will be able to indicate this as part of the application process.
Civil Service Recruitment
Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please contact Human Resources, UK Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2DN.
The Civil Service Code forms part of the terms and conditions of every civil servant. More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.
Nationality Statement
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.
If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.
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Working at the UKHO
As a UKHO employee, you'll benefit from flexible working, regular development opportunities, and much more. Our award-winning office in Taunton, Somerset also provides an open and dynamic workplace for our people.
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How to apply
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Life at UKHO
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