Job Description
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Data Analyst – Power BI and SQL Expert to support the development of the Local SEND Data Dashboard.
• The successful candidate will enhance and build upon existing dashboard solutions, reduce reliance on manual data processes, improve data integration across services, and incorporate new performance metrics from an existing backlog.
• This is a temporary contract running from 2 March 2026 to 29 May 2026, working 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00), based on-site at Time Square, Bracknell (RG12 1JD).
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to support the Local SEND Data Dashboard programme.
• Automate and streamline manual data processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Improve and optimise SQL queries, data models and database structures.
• Strengthen data flows between internal services and reporting dashboards.
• Integrate new KPIs and metrics from an established development backlog.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and compliance with council standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across services to gather reporting requirements.
• Provide technical advice and support regarding data visualisation and reporting best practice.
• Assist in documentation of processes, data models and reporting solutions.
Skills/Experience:
• Advanced Power BI development skills (DAX, data modelling, visualisation best practice).
• Strong SQL expertise (query writing, optimisation, database management).
• Experience automating manual data processes.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining performance dashboards.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality management.
• Experience working within local government or public sector (desirable).
• Ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working with SEND data or education data (desirable).
Additional Information:
• 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
• Location: Floor 4, Time Square, Bracknell, RG12 1JD.
• Pay Rate: £519.04 per day (UMB).
Requirements
• Advanced Power BI development skills (DAX, data modelling, visualisation best practice). • Strong SQL expertise (query writing, optimisation, database management). • Experience automating manual data processes. • Proven experience developing and maintaining performance dashboards. • Understanding of data governance and data quality management. • Experience working within local government or public sector (desirable). • Ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly. • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. • Experience working with SEND data or education data (desirable).