Power BI Developer

Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, NottinghamJob SummaryThe Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost- effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.Innovation And Progress Underpin Our Behaviours. We Foster a Culture Of Lifelong Learning, Where Curiosity And Self-improvement Are Encouraged. Our Four Core Values Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do. They Shape Our Culture And Guide How We Work, Lead And Grow Together:Striving for excellence- We always aim to deliver great results Empowering through respect- We insist on fair treatment for all, always Acting with integrity- We consistently do the right thing Succeeding together- We rely on each other to achieve success We are committed to representing the communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do. Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.Job DescriptionData analytics provides a transformational and powerful combination to support GPA’s current and forward planning in key areas such as across Operations, Portfolio Performance, Health and Safety, Risk Management and Sustainability. It provides essential actionable insights to support planning, decision making, scenario planning and predictive analytics.Data analytics across the GPA is already providing a transparent, interactive interface to the large amount of data we collect and process in GPA. A number of exemplar PowerBI dashboards are already supporting business plan objectives and crucial reporting in areas such as Occupancy, Property Portfolio, Customer Satisfaction, Client Satisfaction, CRM Reporting, Sustainability etc.In this role you will be responsible for the full lifecycle development and maintenance of part of GPA’s dashboard portfolio. Working alongside Business Analysts and Data Architects you will have authority to build analytics solutions that are underpinning the key strategic and operational business decisions of GPA.Key Responsibilities:Support the delivery of GPA’s Information & Data Strategy and wider reporting requirements.Support the delivery of reporting & dashboard business KPI’s, providing more focussed support to business critical dashboards and reportingDelivering GPA’s BI products in accordance with our Information Management and Data Governance frameworksCapturing and refining the requirements for BI across GPA and using this to design solutions in consultation with business stakeholdersDesigning and deploying BI applications (e.g. dashboards) across GPA and more widely across government as requiredPerforming upgrades and improvements to the functionality and content of deployed dashboardsSupport the team with business engagement, hosting working group sessions to provide updates to all levels of the business. Collaborate across GPA at all levels to gather requirements and produce new dashboards that will aid in their daily working duties for the GPA.Data analytics provides a transformational and powerful combination to support GPA’s current and forward planning in key areas such as across Operations, Portfolio Performance, Health and Safety, Risk Management and Sustainability. It provides essential actionable insights to support planning, decision making, scenario planning and predictive analytics.Data analytics across the GPA is already providing a transparent, interactive interface to the large amount of data we collect and process in GPA. A number of exemplar PowerBI dashboards are already supporting business plan objectives and crucial reporting in areas such as Occupancy, Property Portfolio, Customer Satisfaction, Client Satisfaction, CRM Reporting, Sustainability etc.In this role you will be responsible for the full lifecycle development and maintenance of part of GPA’s dashboard portfolio. Working alongside Business Analysts and Data Architects you will have authority to build analytics solutions that are underpinning the key strategic and operational business decisions of GPA.Key Responsibilities:Support the delivery of GPA’s Information & Data Strategy and wider reporting requirements.Support the delivery of reporting & dashboard business KPI’s, providing more focussed support to business critical dashboards and reportingDelivering GPA’s BI products in accordance with our Information Management and Data Governance frameworksCapturing and refining the requirements for BI across GPA and using this to design solutions in consultation with business stakeholdersDesigning and deploying BI applications (e.g. dashboards) across GPA and more widely across government as requiredPerforming upgrades and improvements to the functionality and content of deployed dashboardsSupport the team with business engagement, hosting working group sessions to provide updates to all levels of the business. Collaborate across GPA at all levels to gather requirements and produce new dashboards that will aid in their daily working duties for the GPA.Person specificationExperience & Technical SkillsAs a data driven organisation, a data analytics lead is essential to assure as an organisation we can devise approaches and systems to ‘make sense’ of the large volumes of data present in the organisationThe Data Analyst Ensures That The GPA:Engages and liaises across GPA to ensure BI requirements are captured and understoodHas fully documented methods and approaches to create BI products updatedHas reliable and accurate BI applications deployed as required by the businessEssential Criteria:Power BI, Azure, Redshift, Databases, Power Platform, Dev Ops, SQL Design and development of Power BI artefacts and environmentsNumerical analysis methods Stakeholder management and consensus buildingWorking in an Agile development environmentDesirable Criteria:Work prioritisation and scheduling to time and budgetPeople training & developmentUsing Agile development environments such as JIRAQualifications & AccreditationsEssential criteria:A computer/analytics University degreeDesirable Criteria:Microsoft Accreditation for Data Analytics (DA-100)Gold Standard: IT & Data Management – CITP / CsyPQualificationsA computer/analytics University degreeBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Working TogetherChanging and ImprovingManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Customer PerspectiveCommercial AccumenProperty Market KnowledgeInnovationAlongside your salary of £36,000, Government Property Agency contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Generous annual leaveSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Please note - At this time GPA are unable to offer any Visa Sponsorship to candidates as we do not currently hold a visa sponsorship licence. Please do not apply for permanent roles with GPA if you will require your employer to take on the sponsorship of your current or any future visas.Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.SiftThe sift is due to take place week commencing 10th November 2025.As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV and a 750-word personal statement. The personal statement should then align with the person specification.InterviewGPA policy is for interviews to be held face to face, with virtual interviews only by absolute exception. The date and location will be confirmed if you are invited to interview. If you feel this will be a problem for you, please contact recruitment@gpa.gov.uk to discuss prior to submitting your application.At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Working Together, Changing & Improving, Managing a Quality Service, and Delivering at Pace.Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, and Technical (core skill) questions.This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.Further InformationA reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.Any move to GPA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.Reasonable AdjustmentIf a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:Contact Government Recruitment Service via gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob Contact :Name : Keiran MillardEmail : ddatsupport@gpa.gov.ukRecruitment teamEmail : gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.ukFurther informationIf you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact HR@gpa.gov.ukIf you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Click here to visit Civil Service Commission