Job title: Power BI Specialist

Location: London

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Company

Founded in 2007, our client is an award-winning, UK-based provider of predominantly accountancy training and apprenticeships. They currently have over 500 staff based across 15 physical locations and remotely, and continue to grow rapidly. A few years ago, they secured investment from the private equity firm who continue to support their growth plans, including acquisitions of several franchises over the past two years.

Their success is due to our approach to training and their links with businesses. They work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to them being awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.

They consider themselves a national provider with locally held relationships. This enables them to deliver student focussed programmes and build strong relationships with all of their clients, big or small. With a talented team, they are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional growth and were voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

Role Description

As part of their growing Business Intelligence (BI) team, they are seeking a skilled Power BI Solutions Specialist to support their data strategy and deliver impactful dashboards and reports. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the group to transform data into actionable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of BI at the company and contribute to a data-driven culture.

Role responsibilities

BI Solution Design & Development:

• Design, build, and maintain visually compelling, user-friendly Power BI dashboards and reports

• Transform raw data into clean, structured and meaningful datasets

• Ensure scalability, performance, and usability of BI solutions

• Support the Product Owner - Business Intelligence with ongoing data projects and process improvements

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work with stakeholders to gather and refine reporting requirements

• Translate business questions into analytical solutions

• Provide documentation, training, and user support

• Promote best practices and foster a data-driven culture

Data Integration & Governance

• Connect Power BI to various data sources

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security

• Support data governance initiatives and documentation standards

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor report usage and gather feedback for enhancements

• Stay current with Power BI updates and best practices

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation

• Contribute to the BI strategy and roadmap

Essential skills and experience

• 2+ years of experience in Power BI development and data visualisation.

• Proficiency in DAX, Power Query, data modelling, and visual storytelling.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear, effective communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• High attention to detail and consistency in documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a flexible, collaborative mindset.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or in a team.

• Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to travel when required.

Desirable skills and experience

• Familiarity with data governance, quality control, and documentation practices

• Microsoft Power BI certification

• An understanding of the education, apprenticeships, or training sectors