3 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer/Analyst to join the Data Insight team within Health and Social Care at a London Borough.
• This role will focus on designing, developing, and deploying high-quality Power BI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
• You will play a key role in advancing the council’s data strategy by transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that improve services and outcomes for residents.
• This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in the office and 3 days remote working.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Design, develop and deploy interactive Power BI dashboards and reports across multiple service areas
• Define key metrics and build robust data models to support performance reporting
• Develop calculations and measures using DAX for large and complex datasets
• Extract, transform and load data using Power Query and M code
• Write and optimise SQL queries to support data transformation and reporting
• Collaborate with data engineers on Azure-based data platforms
• Manage Power BI environments including datasets, workspaces, security and refresh schedules
• Gather and document stakeholder requirements for reporting and analytics solutions
• Ensure dashboards are user-friendly, accessible (WCAG compliant), and visually engaging
• Promote best practice and support the wider analyst community in Power BI development
• Develop QA processes and standards for dashboard development
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data governance standards
• Act as a champion for data visualisation and data-driven decision making
Skills/Experience:
• Strong experience developing end-to-end Power BI reporting solutions
• Proven ability to design and deliver impactful dashboards
• Advanced knowledge of DAX and when to apply it effectively
• Strong SQL skills for querying and transforming data
• Solid data modelling experience within Power BI
• Experience working with Azure data platforms
• Knowledge of Power Query and M code
• Understanding of data governance, GDPR and data security best practices
• Experience gathering and translating stakeholder requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively with analysts and technical teams
• Public sector or local authority experience (desirable)
• Power BI certification (e.g. PL-300) desirable
• Experience with WCAG accessibility standards
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Duration: 12 weeks (maternity cover).
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• Location: Hybrid (2 days office – Islington, 3 days remote).
• Rate: Umbrella: £34.29 per hour.