BI lead

Power BI Lead - Local Government/NHS

We are seeking an experienced Power BI Lead to support a local government/NHS client with the implementation and development of business-critical reporting tools. Recent Local government across Health/Adults will be essential.

The successful candidate will help with the development of existing Power BI dashboard implementation and the design and creation of new Power BI Dashboard

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and configure the existing Demand and Cost Tool for the client.
• Work with stakeholders to understand local data, reporting requirements, and performance measures.
• Design and deliver an Operational Dashboard for team managers and senior practitioners, providing insight into demand, caseloads, activity, performance, capacity, and outcomes.
• Design and deliver a Commissioning Dashboard to support strategic planning, provider oversight, demand forecasting, cost analysis, and decision-making.
• Lead data discovery, mapping, modelling, validation, and integration activities.
• Develop intuitive and accessible dashboards that meet the needs of technical and non-technical users.
• Establish robust data-quality checks and ensure reporting is accurate, consistent, and reliable.
• Provide clear documentation, knowledge transfer, and guidance to internal teams.
• Ensure all solutions comply with local government information governance, security, and accessibility requirements.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience designing and delivering Power BI dashboards from discovery through to implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI, DAX, Power Query, and data modelling .
• Proven ability to translate complex operational requirements into practical reporting solutions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, service managers, practitioners, commissioners, and data teams.
• Strong understanding of data quality, governance, validation, and reporting controls.
• Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead delivery independently and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within local government, social care, children's services, adults' services, or commissioning .
• Experience reporting on demand, capacity, activity, costs, outcomes, providers, and service performance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure, SQL, or wider Microsoft data platforms.
• Experience embedding established Power BI products within new organisations or service areas.