Job Summary
The Analytical Services Team is looking for a Power BI Administrator to join our dynamic team. Power BI is currently being rolled out across our organisation, meaning you’ll be playing a crucial role as we transition from our existing reporting suites and strive to deliver best-in-class Business Intelligence services. This is a really exciting time to join us, where your ideas will be welcomed and encouraged.
You’ll be using your in-depth knowledge of Power BI, keeping abreast of the latest technological changes. You’ll be a subject-matter expert helping to define Power BI standards and ensuring that best practices are widely adopted across the department and the wider organisation. As part of this, you’ll mentor staff, sharing your skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
Part of a specialist team of multi skilled information professionals committed to the service delivery and continual improvement of a fit for purpose customer focused information service.
Support the design, production and implementation of comprehensive data and information reporting systems for organisational wide reporting by managing and maintaining the Power BI platform.
Responsible for overseeing and optimising the Power BI platform to meet the Trust’s business intelligence needs, including managing user access, configuring data refresh schedules, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring data accuracy and security.
Support users with advice and training to increase adoption of Power BI solutions.
Manage Microsoft Reporting Services during the service phase out and shut down.
Help to direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis across the organisation, promoting the use of good information to inform effective decision-making.
Support the integration and development of core information processes and services required by the Trust’s Corporate and Clinical Directorates.
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business intelligence environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting software
- Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support reform and service improvement
- Leadership and management skills
- Detailed project/ resource planning skills
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate
- Customer service and communication skills
- Experience with Azure services and other data sources (SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
- Considerable knowledge and experience of developing and implementing business intelligence solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of managing staff
- Project and Change management skills
- Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
- Understanding of data warehousing techniques e.g. Kimball methodology
- Displays enthusiasm for self-development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 18 March 2025
