Power BI Developer (12-Month Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,000 to £53,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Lionheart Educational Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
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: Friday 17th October 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!
How to Apply
Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -
https://www.eteach.com/job/power-bi-developer-12-month-fixed-term-1512112
Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 9am
Interviews: To be confirmed
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.
Salary: £49,000 – £53,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid (Leicester-based schools & remote)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 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!
How to Apply
Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -
https://www.eteach.com/job/power-bi-developer-12-month-fixed-term-1512112
Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 9am
Interviews: To be confirmed
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.