Education Power BI Developer - Dashboards & Automation

About the role

We're looking for an Education Power BI Developer to join us on a fixed-term basis, supporting the implementation of EYES, our Education Case Management System.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming reporting across Education Services by developing high-quality Power BI dashboards and reports that support statutory, operational and performance reporting.

You will work closely with stakeholders, data teams and service leads to turn complex data into clear, reliable insight while helping move reporting processes from manual methods to more efficient and automated solutions.

This vacancy is being offered as:

• 1 x 10-month Fixed Term Contract
• 1 x 12-month Fixed Term Contract

For internal applicants, these opportunities will be offered as secondments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for Education Services
• Work with complex datasets to provide accurate and meaningful reporting insight
• Build and maintain SQL views within SSMS to support reporting requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, understand and translate reporting needs
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of the EYES system
• Help improve reporting processes through automation and efficient data solutions
• Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, reliable and aligned with statutory requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across reporting and analytics functions

About You

• Has strong experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Has excellent SQL skills, including essential experience building views in SSMS
• Is confident working with large and complex datasets
• Can communicate effectively with stakeholders and translate business needs into reporting solutions
• Produces accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
• Has experience within education reporting and analytics
• Can work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team

Experience of working with EYES would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme within Education Services while working on impactful reporting solutions that support children, young people and schools across the borough.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation, continuous improvement and data-driven decision making are valued.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre employment screening:

• Basic DBS Check
• 2 years of Referencing

Important Notice

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.