Senior Power BI and Collaboration Engineer at Acas (Grade 8) – £46,750 to £49,810 | Hybrid Working | Apply by 19 July 2026
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Power BI and Collaboration Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data and business intelligence professionals looking to work within the UK Civil Service while contributing to the delivery of high-quality data solutions that support better decision-making across the organisation.
The successful candidate will lead the design, development, and optimisation of Power BI dashboards, semantic models, and reporting solutions, while supporting Acas’ wider data strategy. The role is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Job Summary
| Job Title | Senior Power BI and Collaboration Engineer |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) |
| Reference Number | 468029 |
| Salary | £46,750 – £49,810 per annum |
| Grade | Senior Executive Officer (Grade 8) |
| Contract Type | Fixed-Term (until 31 March 2028) |
| Working Pattern | Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working |
| Location | Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle (Hybrid) |
| Business Area | Digital, Data and Technology |
| Closing Date | 19 July 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Interview Date | Week commencing 3 August 2026 |
About Acas
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) is an independent public body dedicated to improving workplace relationships across Great Britain. Acas provides free and impartial advice to employers and employees, helping organisations prevent and resolve workplace disputes through guidance, training, conciliation, and arbitration.
Working at Acas means becoming part of an organisation committed to equality, diversity, innovation, and delivering excellent public services.
About the Role
As a Senior Power BI and Collaboration Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering enterprise-level business intelligence solutions that enable informed decision-making across Acas.
You will work closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and business users to build scalable Power BI solutions while promoting best practices in data modelling, governance, reporting, and analytics.
This position also includes mentoring colleagues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to Acas’ long-term data strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Leading the development of Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models.
- Designing scalable and reusable reporting solutions.
- Building and maintaining robust data models using Power Query and DAX.
- Optimising dashboard performance and data refresh processes.
- Gathering reporting requirements from business stakeholders.
- Translating business needs into meaningful KPIs and visual insights.
- Managing data governance, documentation, metadata, and security.
- Implementing Role-Level Security (RLS) and workspace permissions.
- Supporting production reporting environments.
- Troubleshooting technical issues and improving reporting performance.
- Working within Agile delivery teams.
- Integrating multiple data sources into reporting platforms.
- Supporting organisational data strategy initiatives.
- Mentoring team members and promoting Power BI best practices.
- Managing technical risks and identifying improvement opportunities.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate strong experience in:
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Power BI
- Data modelling
- DAX
- Power Query
- Semantic models
- Star schema design
- SQL
- Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Azure Synapse
- Microsoft Fabric
- Dashboard optimisation
- Performance tuning
- Data governance
- Role-Level Security (RLS)
- Secure data handling
- Agile methodologies
- AI and Microsoft Copilot awareness
Essential Experience
Candidates should have proven experience in:
- Leading or mentoring technical teams.
- Designing enterprise Power BI dashboards.
- Developing business intelligence solutions.
- Creating data models and datasets.
- Integrating multiple data sources.
- Improving reporting performance.
- Working with business stakeholders.
- Defining KPIs and business metrics.
- Delivering reporting solutions that influence decision-making.
Desirable Skills
Although not essential, the following will be advantageous:
- Python
- R
- R Shiny
- Data Science tools
- Experience within Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
- Microsoft Power BI certifications
- Strong stakeholder management skills
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- Salary between £46,750 and £49,810
- Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Learning and development programmes
- Career progression opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Employee lifestyle discounts
- Volunteering opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive working environment
Working Location
This role is available in:
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Hybrid working is available, allowing employees to balance office and home working. Please note that the role must be carried out within Great Britain.
Selection Process
Applicants will be required to submit:
- An evidence-based CV.
- A Personal Statement (maximum 1,250 words).
- A separate 250-word statement addressing the desirable criteria.
Applications will be assessed against the Civil Service Success Profiles framework.
The initial sift may focus on:
- Strong Power BI technical knowledge.
- Experience leading or mentoring others.
Successful applicants will progress to an Experience and Strengths-based interview.
Important Information
Closing Date
19 July 2026 (11:55 PM)
Interview
Week commencing 3 August 2026.
Visa Sponsorship
Acas does not hold a UKVI Sponsorship Licence.
This vacancy does not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, and applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK before applying.
Why You Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Power BI professionals who enjoy transforming complex data into meaningful insights while working on projects that positively impact workplaces across Great Britain.
If you have strong experience in Power BI, DAX, SQL, Azure data platforms, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership, this role offers excellent career development, competitive Civil Service benefits, and flexible hybrid working.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Civil Service Jobs portal before 11:55 PM on Sunday, 19 July 2026.
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