database administrator Brighton, England
Job description
We are MPB, the world’s largest online platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.
MPB has always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future. We recirculate more than 300,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video equipment for creators around the world.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.
MPB has raised multiple rounds of venture capital and private equity funding, most recently £50m Series D in April 2021, and is listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100.
We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.
MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.
The Opportunity:
As an Associate Model Database Administrator, you will work within our centralised UK based team.
You will be responsible for working alongside the Pricing Team in day to day ad hoc tasks, as well as long term projects supporting other teams across the company.
You should be highly motivated, organised, good communication and problem solving skills, with a logical way of working and meticulous attention to detail.
We are looking for someone who will be confident in collaborating with departments across the business, proactively identifying issues, helping other teams with any problems within the model database and assisting in any new updates.
Prior experience within an administrator role or within the photo/video equipment category would be preferred but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the model database is correctly maintained and highlight any inaccuracies or inconsistencies
Managing requests from different departments within the company and assigning tasks throughout the team
Collecting data and keeping up with market trends
Executing tasks to support the pricing team
Reporting on current database completion and prioritising improvement, whilst ensuring stakeholders are consulted and informed as appropriate
Skills suited to the role:
Exceptional organisational skills including strong attention to detail
The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
Robust time management and problem solving skills
Willingness to research
Ability to prioritise tasks
Communication and interpersonal skill
Flexibility and adaptability
Computer literate with previous experience using Excel
Benefits:
At MPB we support our staff and their careers in every way we can.
We provide 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 4% employer contributory pension scheme, private healthcare from your start date and flexible hybrid working options.
You will also have access to our EAP, a range of employee discounts, a buzzing social calendar and a dog friendly workplace.
We also offer access to our bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB 'Learning Lab' where you have access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally.
You can also take 2 days off per year, to actively volunteer for a charity that is close to your heart, that aligns with the MPB values.
