Power BI Developer

Power BI Developer 6 months London - 2 days per week £350-400pd Outside IR35 We are looking for a senior Power BI professional (Senior Consultant / Manager level) who combines strong hands-on development expertise with the ability to coach, mentor, and uplift a growing analytics team. This role is not just about building reports-it's about developing team capability, driving best practices, and enabling long-term self-sufficiency. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end Power BI delivery: from data preparation and modelling through to high-quality, user-friendly visualisations. • Coach and upskill analysts through structured training, 1-2-1 mentoring, and hands-on support. • Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for less experienced team members. • Proactively assess capability gaps within the team and define practical upskilling/training approaches. • Support migration understanding: provide guidance on transitioning reporting from Qlik to Power BI (where relevant). • Champion best practices across data modelling, DAX, visual design, and governance. • Collaborate independently with stakeholders, taking initiative to identify opportunities for improvement. • Document solutions clearly to enable reuse and ongoing team learning. Core Experience (Must Have) • Extensive hands-on Power BI experience in production environments (end-to-end delivery). • Strong expertise in: • Power Query (M) for data shaping and transformation • DAX (clean, scalable, best-practice-driven development) • Data visualisation & UX excellence - builds intuitive, polished, and business-friendly dashboards. • Microsoft Fabric awareness - understands key components and how Power BI integrates with them. • SQL proficiency - able to work confidently with underlying data sources. • Coaching & training experience - proven ability to: • Upskill technical teams • Deliver structured and ad-hoc learning • Provide ongoing mentoring and support • Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts clearly to non-experts. • Proactive mindset - identifies gaps and drives improvements without direction. Desirable Experience • Exposure to Qlik (QlikView/Qlik Sense) or strong understanding of report migration from Qlik to Power BI. • Experience defining Power BI standards, governance, or capability frameworks. • Building custom visuals or advanced dashboard features