Senior Business Intelligence Officer – Power BI Development

Unlock the Power of Data with Rutland County Council
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Power BI Developer to join our Business Intelligence team at Rutland County Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced data professional to play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality, automated dashboards and reporting solutions that drive decision-making across multiple council services.

About the Role……
As a Senior Business Intelligence Officer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards and business intelligence solutions that improve data accessibility and usability across the organisation. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to understand data requirements, provide insights, and support service improvements through innovative data visualisation and analytics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Power BI solutions in line with the council’s business intelligence strategy.
• Working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide expert advice on BI best practices.
• Analysing and interpreting large datasets to produce insightful reports and dashboards.
• Ensuring data quality and governance, supporting statutory reporting requirements.
• Exploring opportunities for automation and process improvements using Microsoft 365 Power Platform tools.

About You……
We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Proven experience in developing end-to-end Power BI solutions, including data modelling and DAX calculations.
• Strong SQL skills, with knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and reporting tools such as SSRS.
• A keen eye for data visualisation, ensuring reports and dashboards are clear, accessible, and informative.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into effective BI solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and explain technical concepts in plain language.

A degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience) is desirable.

Why Join Us? Our offer to you…..
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find Out More & Apply:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Arron Gourlay, Service manager at agourlay@rutland.gov.uk

How to Apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies.  If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process.   Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.