Power BI Consultant

Adecco; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting for a Power BI Consultant to work within the Thames Valley Police Force, based in Kidlington with hybrid working. The contract is temporary, 37 hours per week, with a daily rate of £550 Umbrella and an end date of 4 April 2027.

The role requires UK residence for 5 years and police vetting. The team, Office of Data Analytics, collaborates with data engineers and analysts to transform data and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Power BI: Building datasets, reports, and managing the Power BI Service.
• Strong knowledge of DAX and M.
• Expertise in T-SQL, including effective SQL data source connections and query folding.
• Solid experience in Data Modelling & Dataset Design.
• Proven training experience in a mentoring/support/consultancy capacity.
• Desirable: Fabric DP-600 familiarity and Microsoft Certified Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical support to performance analyst/developer SMEs, optimising their use of Power BI alongside a SQL Data Warehouse.
• Collaborate with warehouse developers to refine data warehouse design for efficient data utilisation.
• Design and deliver informal training sessions to empower small groups in leveraging Power BI effectively.
• Develop commissioned Power BI semantic models from detailed requirements to fill short‑term capacity gaps.
• Assist teams in translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Engage with leadership to explore innovative working models, adhering to industry best practises.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

M

T-SQL

Data modelling

Training/mentoring

Tools

Fabric DP-600

Microsoft Certified Trainer

Job description

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Power BI Consultant to work within the Thames Valley Police Force

Location: Kidlington
Contract Type: Temporary
Daily Rate: £550 per day Umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hour per week, Monday to Friday, Hybrid
Driving Required: Yes
End Date: April 4, 2027

Please note this role is subject to POLICE VETTING you must have been residing within the UK for a minimum of 5 Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct technical support to performance analyst/developer SMEs, optimising their use of Power BI alongside a SQL Data Warehouse.
• Collaborate with warehouse developers to refine data warehouse design for efficient data utilisation.
• Design and deliver informal training sessions to empower small groups in leveraging Power BI effectively.
• Develop commissioned Power BI semantic models from detailed requirements to fill short‑term capacity gaps.
• Assist teams in translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Engage with leadership to explore innovative working models, adhering to industry best practises.

About the Team:

The role is nestled within the "Office of Data Analytics", a collaborative resource shared between Thames Valley Police and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. You will work alongside a talented team of data engineers, a technical business analyst, an adoption lead, and testing support, bringing essential Power BI expertise to the forefront of data transformation.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be a confident and seasoned Power BI professional, equipped with the following skills:

Essential:

• Proficiency in Power BI: Building datasets, reports, and managing the Power BI Service.
• Strong knowledge of DAX and M.
• Expertise in T‑SQL, including effective SQL data source connections and query folding.
• Solid experience in Data Modelling & Dataset Design.
• Proven training experience in a mentoring/support/consultancy capacity.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Fabric DP-600.
• Microsoft Certified Trainer certification.

Working Arrangements:

This role will be hybrid, with a mix of remote work and in‑person collaboration at locations in Winchester City Centre (Hampshire) and Kidlington (Thames Valley). Expect to be on‑site 1‑2 days a week, alongside occasional visits to other sites within the Thames Valley and Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in transforming data processes and enhancing reporting capabilities in a critical sector. The organisation values flexibility and is open to candidates seeking either full‑time engagement or those who can commit to a minimum of two days a week.

Perks Include:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Take the next step in your career and support our client in achieving their ambitious data transformation goals!

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