Job Description
Power BI Developer6 monthsLiverpool - 2 days per week£350-400pdOutside IR35
We are looking for a senior Power BI professional (Senior Consultant / Manager level) who combines strong hands-on development expertise with the ability to coach, mentor, and uplift a growing analytics team. This role is not just about building reports-it's about developing team capability, driving best practices, and enabling long-term self-sufficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end Power BI delivery: from data preparation and modelling through to high-quality, user-friendly visualisations.
* Coach and upskill analysts through structured training, 1-2-1 mentoring, and hands-on support.
* Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for less experienced team members.
* Proactively assess capability gaps within the team and define practical upskilling/training approaches.
* Support migration understanding: provide guidance on transitioning reporting from Qlik to Power BI (where relevant).
* Champion best practices across data modelling, DAX, visual design, and governance.
* Collaborate independently with stakeholders, taking initiative to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Document solutions clearly to enable reuse and ongoing team learning.
Core Experience (Must Have)
* Extensive hands-on Power BI experience in production environments (end-to-end delivery).
* Strong expertise in:
o Power Query (M) for data shaping and transformation
o DAX (clean, scalable, best-practice-driven development)
* Data visualisation & UX excellence - builds intuitive, polished, and business-friendly dashboards.
* Microsoft Fabric awareness - understands key components and how Power BI integrates with them.
* SQL proficiency - able to work confidently with underlying data sources.
* Coaching & training experience - proven ability to:
o Upskill technical teams
o Deliver structured and ad-hoc learning
o Provide ongoing mentoring and support
* Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts clearly to non-experts.
* Proactive mindset - identifies gaps and drives improvements without direction.
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to Qlik (QlikView/Qlik Sense) or strong understanding of report migration from Qlik to Power BI.
* Experience defining Power BI standards, governance, or capability frameworks.
* Building custom visuals or advanced dashboard features