Power BI & Performance Improvement Lead

Pertemps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service organization in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Power BI & Performance Improvement Lead. You will lead the deployment of Power BI, improve data quality, and support business initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven experience with Power BI and a strong analytical mindset. This role offers the chance to influence decision-making within local government and drive innovative service improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Power BI, including dashboards, DAX, and data modelling.
• Strong knowledge of data profiling, cleansing, and validation techniques.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources into cohesive reporting tools.
• Ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies to ensure high-quality reporting.
• Experience engaging stakeholders to assess reporting needs and support business improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Power BI across Operational Services, ensuring dashboards are impactful, accessible, and user-friendly.
• Improve data quality and accessibility, identifying inconsistencies and working to resolve them.
• Design and deliver interactive dashboards that support both day-to-day management and strategic planning.
• Support business improvement projects aimed at enhancing customer service, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Audit and analyse internal processes and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with service areas and corporate teams to ensure insights are clear, actionable, and aligned with strategic priorities.

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Power BI & Performance Improvement Lead

Location: Edinburgh Central

Duration: 12 weeks with possible extension

Rate of Pay: £20.83 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday – 36 hours per week

Start Date: Immediate

Want to make a Real Impact with Data and Insight? Are you passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights that improve public services? Do you enjoy designing dashboards, solving data challenges, and supporting business improvement initiatives? We’re looking for a Power BI & Performance Improvement Lead to join our Operational Services team and help shape the future of performance and data-driven decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills — someone who can turn complex data into clear, compelling insights that drive action. Essential experience includes:

• Proven expertise in Power BI, including dashboards, DAX, and data modelling.
• Strong knowledge of data profiling, cleansing, and validation techniques.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources into cohesive reporting tools.
• Ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies to ensure high-quality reporting.
• Experience engaging stakeholders to assess reporting needs and support business improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the Business Improvement Team, you’ll:

• Lead the deployment of Power BI across Operational Services, ensuring dashboards are impactful, accessible, and user-friendly.
• Improve data quality and accessibility, identifying inconsistencies and working to resolve them.
• Design and deliver interactive dashboards that support both day-to-day management and strategic planning.
• Support business improvement projects aimed at enhancing customer service, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Audit and analyse internal processes and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with service areas and corporate teams to ensure insights are clear, actionable, and aligned with strategic priorities.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to making services work better for everyone.
• This role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions at all levels of local government.
• Work across a diverse range of services, gaining broad insight into public operations.
• Drive innovative use of data and technology to improve service delivery.
• Help shape the future of performance and improvement within local government.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re an experienced Power BI specialist who loves transforming data into actionable insights and supporting improvement initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact on public services.

Apply today and join a team that’s transforming how we deliver services for the better.