Sussex Police is looking for a Power BI Developer with a strong data engineering background to join its Corporate Development Department.
The role focuses on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, data engineering and analytics, helping transform complex data into useful information for frontline officers, senior leaders and wider policing teams.
The position is based at Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes, with flexible and agile working arrangements available, including home working.
Job Details
- Job Title: Power BI Developer
- Employer: Sussex Police
- Reference: 57385880
- Department: Corporate Development
- Grade: M1
- Contract: Fixed-term
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Salary: £49,716 – £54,696 per annum
- Location: Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
- Working Arrangement: Flexible/agile working, including home working
- Shift Allowance: No
- Politically Restricted: No
- Status: Full-time, with flexible working discussions available
The starting salary will normally be at the bottom of the advertised range and will be pro-rated where the working hours are less than full-time.
About the Role
Sussex Police is using data and analytics to improve operational effectiveness and organisational efficiency. The aim is to provide frontline officers and teams with better information so they can save time, target resources effectively and make informed decisions.
The Corporate Development Department is developing advanced insight from the extensive and complex data held by Sussex Police using Microsoft Fabric.
The successful applicant will join the development team and help design and maintain Microsoft Fabric artefacts, including Power BI Semantic Models, Azure Data Factory Pipelines and Synapse tools.
The role will also involve bringing data into Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse and/or Data Warehouse environments and supporting the continued improvement of products and services delivered to Chief Officers and frontline teams.
What You Will Be Responsible For
The successful candidate will be involved in a range of data engineering, analytics and Microsoft Fabric activities, including:
- Integrating, transforming and consolidating batch data at scale for analytics solutions, from raw through to curated data.
- Working as part of the team responsible for Microsoft Fabric and Power BI service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Gathering data requirements and mapping data to support migration from the Strategic Insights team and existing dataflows.
- Providing technical expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Oracle and SQL development.
- Supporting colleagues with technical requirements and development work.
- Defining and maintaining architectural standards, frameworks and processes for building and exposing data through reusable Power BI semantic models.
- Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, including duties of a similar or lower grade where reasonably required.
Skills and Experience Required
Applicants should have relevant technical knowledge and experience, including:
- A degree in computing, statistics, mathematics or a related statistical discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- A strong background in data modelling and experience working with multiple data sources in Microsoft Fabric.
- Industry experience delivering Power BI or Microsoft Analytics solutions, including a good understanding of associated governance requirements.
- Experience building dataflows and semantic models using SQL, DAX, Power BI or other visualisation tools.
- Experience gathering business intelligence requirements, mapping data and understanding business processes at different levels.
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage your workload in a dynamic environment.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, negotiate solutions and resolve problems with colleagues and customers.
- A flexible and responsive approach to changing work demands.
Flexible and Agile Working
Sussex Police supports flexible working and encourages conversations around arrangements that can help employees balance work and personal commitments.
Job sharing and part-time working can be discussed, while agile working may allow employees to manage their diaries and work from locations where they can provide the best service to the public.
Depending on the role and circumstances, this can include flexi-time and home working.
Salary and Employee Benefits
The advertised salary is £49,716 to £54,696 per annum.
Benefits available include:
- Career progression opportunities.
- Contributory Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Discounts for everyday spending.
- On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs.
- Supportive and generous parental leave.
- Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support.
- Discounted contributory healthcare scheme.
Further information about the benefits of working with Surrey Police and Sussex Police is available through the employer’s information pages.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sussex Police and Surrey Police state that they value the different experiences, backgrounds, skills and perspectives that employees bring to the organisation.
The organisations aim to make recruitment and services open and accessible and have a number of staff support groups.
They are members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are signatories of the Race at Work Charter, and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
The organisations also state their commitment to challenging injustice, promoting fairness and upholding anti-racist principles.
Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work
The advert provided does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants who require sponsorship should therefore check the employer’s current eligibility and sponsorship position directly before applying.
You should also ensure that you meet the relevant UK right-to-work requirements for the role.
Further Information
For further information about the position or to request a copy of the job description, applicants can contact:
Anne Caister
Data Exploitation Manager and Technical Lead
Application and Selection Process
Interested applicants should apply through the original Reed.co.uk vacancy.
Job Reference: 57385880
The original vacancy should be checked for the latest application information, requirements and any updates before submitting an application.
Important Note for Applicants
Reed.co.uk states that it will only request passport or driving licence information where necessary and through official, secure channels.
Applicants should be cautious of requests for personal information through unofficial channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Power BI Developer job remote?
The vacancy is listed as remote on Reed.co.uk, while the official job information gives Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes as the location. The employer also describes agile working, including home working and flexible arrangements.
What is the salary?
The advertised salary is £49,716 to £54,696 per annum.
How many hours is the role?
The standard working week is 37 hours.
Is this a permanent position?
No. The vacancy is advertised as a fixed-term contract.
Is flexible working available?
Yes. The employer states that it is open to discussions around flexible working, job shares and part-time working.
Can I work from home?
Home working is included among the agile working arrangements described in the advert, although the exact arrangement should be confirmed with the employer.
What technical skills are required?
The advert highlights Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, DAX, data modelling, dataflows, semantic models, Oracle and analytics solutions.
Is visa sponsorship available?
The supplied advert does not confirm Skilled Worker sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship should verify this directly with the employer before applying.