Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: Experience in Power BI optimisation and development, inclusive of model design, performance tuning and capacity management. Expertise in Power BI architecture, capacity planning and performance tuning. Experience in auditing Power BI environments, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions. Proven experience of improving report performance through strategic model architecture. Proficient in DAX, data modelling best practices and Power Query. Responsibilities: Defining enterprise-wide publishing protocols and benchmarks. Lead centralised data sourcing strategies to elevate performance at scale. Lead proactive auditing and monitoring of Power BI model performance, resource utilisation and refresh cycles. Develop and embed reusable model templates and modular design frameworks. Establish cross-functional communities of practice to embed Power BI optimisation standards across teams. Technologies: DAX Support Power BI Power Query More: We are supporting our client with a Power BI Optimisation Lead position on a 12-month fixed term contract based in Newcastle upon Tyne. As the lead within the BI support team, you will work in a hybrid environment, typically spending one day per week in the office. This role offers a salary of £65,000, along with a car allowance and a 5% bonus. We are committed to fostering a well-governed and scalable reporting environment and seek an individual who can encourage best practices within our team. last updated 11 week of 2026