Junior Power BI Consultant - Home-based

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7 months ago
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Location: UK-based (home-based with some travel to Solihull)
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Type: Permanent | Full-time | Entry-level

A well-established software consultancy is expanding its Business Intelligence offering and is looking for a Junior Power BI Consultant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Power BI enthusiast who's eager to grow into a fully-fledged, customer-facing Consultant role.

Why Join?

Historically focused on delivering software solutions, the company is now integrating Power BI to help clients unlock deeper insights and make smarter business decisions. You'll play a key role in this transformation - starting internally and progressing into a client-facing role with full training and support.

What You'll Be Doing

Initially, you'll join the Support team as the internal Power BI specialist, sharing your knowledge and building your expertise. Over time, you'll transition into a Consultant role, working alongside sales, pre-sales, and consulting teams to deliver impactful BI solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with internal teams to scope and deliver Power BI solutions.
Leading discovery sessions and supporting pre-sales activities, including demos and presentations.
Designing, developing, and implementing bespoke Power BI dashboards and reports.
Providing training and support to end users.
A willingness to travel to Solihull - initially 2-4 times per month, likely reducing over time.You'll be supported every step of the way, with a clear path to becoming a fully-fledged Consultant within approximately 18 months. At that point, you can expect a significant uplift in your package - including a higher base salary, car allowance, and performance bonus.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience designing and developing Power BI reports using Power Query and DAX.
Strong analytical and requirements-gathering skills.
A genuine interest in pre-sales and solution architecture.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.The Offer

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
Paid travel and parking when attending company meetings.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
Pension scheme: 3% employer contribution (increasing annually) and 5% employee contribution.
Clear career progression with training and support.
Additional benefits including private medical (after 12 months), cash benefit plan, and more.Please note: This role is open to UK residents only. Sponsorship is not available. You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Some roles may be subject to background checks, including DBS and credit checks.

Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK. We offer more opportunities across the country than any other agency and proudly sponsor SQLBits and the London Power BI User Group.

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