Power BI Consultant - NPPV3 Clearance

Head Resourcing; Winchester, Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Resourcing Ltd urgently seeks an experienced Power BI Consultant for a 3-month engagement within a major Data Transformation Programme in policing analytics. The role is hybrid, requiring 1-2 days on-site per week in Winchester and Kidlington, with remote work possible.

Applicants must engage via an Umbrella Company and hold NPPV3 clearance or the ability to obtain it. You will lead Power BI initiatives, train users, and mentor teams while collaborating with analysts, developers, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Power BI Consultant/Developer or BI consultant.
• Strong experience building Power BI datasets, models, reports, and dashboards.
• Deep understanding of DAX and Power Query (M).
• Strong T-SQL skills and connecting Power BI to SQL-based data sources.
• Experience in data modelling and scalable reporting solutions.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring, or user adoption activities.
• Ability to work independently while engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and technical support to analysts and developers using Power BI and Azure-based data platforms.
• Support users in developing robust Power BI datasets, semantic models, and reports.
• Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of the data warehouse by prioritising reporting and data requirements.
• Design and deliver informal training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Build Power BI semantic models and reporting solutions for short-term delivery and capacity needs.
• Advise leadership on best practices for modern reporting, analytics, and self-service BI adoption.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

T-SQL

Data modelling

Training

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Job description

Power BI Consultant needed urgently for an initial 3-month engagement (with potential to extend) supporting a major Data Transformation Programme within a shared policing analytics function.

This is a hybrid role, with attendance expected 1-2 days per week across Winchester and Kidlington, alongside remote working. Candidates must engage via an FCSA-accredited Umbrella Company. The role has a rate banding of £450 - 550 per day. NPPV3 Clearance (either in place or possess the ability to pass)

The successful candidate will have strong Power BI expertise, combined with experience supporting users, delivering training, and helping organisations maximise value from modern data platforms.

This role will suit an experienced Power BI Consultant who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, mentoring, and hands‑on delivery. You'll work closely with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to help accelerate the adoption of Power BI and support the transition from legacy reporting platforms to a modern Azure-based data warehouse and reporting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and technical support to analysts and developers using Power BI and Azure-based data platforms.
• Support users in developing robust, scalable Power BI datasets, semantic models, and reports.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of the data warehouse by helping define and prioritise reporting and data requirements.
• Design and deliver informal training, mentoring, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to improve Power BI capability across teams.
• Build Power BI semantic models and reporting solutions to address short‑term delivery and capacity requirements.
• Advise leadership teams on best practices for modern reporting, analytics, and self‑service BI adoption.

Required Experience

• Proven experience working as a Power BI Consultant, Power BI Developer, or Business Intelligence Consultant.
• Strong experience building and maintaining Power BI datasets, semantic models, reports, and dashboards.
• Deep understanding of DAX and Power Query (M).
• Strong T‑SQL skills, including connecting Power BI to SQL-based data sources and understanding query folding principles.
• Experience with data modelling and designing scalable reporting solutions.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring, consultancy, or user adoption activities.
• Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within policing, government, public sector, or national security environments.
• Microsoft Fabric DP-600 certification.
• Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) accreditation.
• Experience supporting organisations migrating from legacy reporting platforms to Power BI.

If you have the requisite Power BI skills and experience and are available to start at short notice,

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us includes but is not limited to educational background, socio‑economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassign, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such, we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone and will be happy to discuss any workplace adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.