Power BI Developer (12-Month Fixed Term)

Lionheart Educational Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will develop data strategies and maintain dashboards that inform decision making across schools. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Microsoft Power BI and requires enhanced DBS clearance. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of £49,000 – £53,000 per annum.

Benefits

23% employer pension contribution

Health Care / Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Gym memberships

Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong skills in data modelling, DAX and visualisation.
• Excellent understanding of security models in Power BI to protect sensitive data.
• Experience connecting Power BI with third-party systems via APIs.
• Experience with integrating automated workflows.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required upon appointment).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to advise on effective data usage.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Integrate data from multiple sources ensuring accuracy.
• Support the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI best practices.
• Provide training and documentation for end users.

Skills

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Data modeling

DAX

Visualisation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Job description

Power BI Developer (12-Month Fixed Term)

Salary: £49,000 – £53,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid (Leicester-based schools & remote)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 9am

Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking a skilled and proactive Power BI Developer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in developing our data strategy and in designing, developing and maintaining real-time dashboards and reports that support data-informed decision making across our schools.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with senior leaders across the trust to understand and advise on how data can be used effectively to inform strategic planning and operations.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports spanning the full remit of the trust to enable efficient and timely use of data. This will include educational data, e.g. outcomes, attendance and behaviour as well as operational data such as Finance and HR.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Support the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI best practices.
• Provide training and documentation for end users.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong skills in data modelling, DAX and visualisation.
• Excellent understanding of security models in Power BI to protect sensitive data.
• Experience connecting Power BI with third-party systems via APIs.
• Experience with integrating automated workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required upon appointment).

Why join us?

• Make a real impact on education and outcomes for young people.
• Work flexibly with a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Access to professional development and training.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care / Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Previous applicants need not apply

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of candidates.

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and / or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table : a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Safeguarding Statement

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.