Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Senior Power Platform Engineer - Power BI
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Job Summary
We are MHCLG
Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people's lives.
Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we're all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you're thinking of joining us, there's never been a more exciting time.
We're looking for a Senior Power Platform Engineer to join DPI on a fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave. You'll bring strong all-round Power Platform expertise — Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse, with the depth to work across DPI's automation and reporting estate, troubleshoot technical issues, and advise on the right tool for a given problem.
Alongside this, you'll lead DPI's Power BI work: taking ownership of the team's data models, reports and dashboards, setting the standard for quality and governance. You'll lead a PowerBI Community of practice.
Find out more about our Digital teams and what they are working on through our MHCLG Digital blog. Please note that MHCLG do not offer visa sponsorship and applicants will need a valid visa for the duration of your employment.
Job Description
As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, you'll:
- Bring strong all-round Power Platform expertise — Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse — working across DPI's automation and reporting estate, troubleshooting technical issues, and advising on the right tool for a given problem
- Lead DPI's Power BI work: taking ownership of the team's data models, reports and dashboards, setting the standard for quality and governance
- Be the go-to person for directorates needing new or improved BI products, and you'll represent Power BI in DPI's wider planning and stakeholder conversations for the duration of the cover
As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, You'll
- Bring strong all-round Power Platform expertise — Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse — working across DPI's automation and reporting estate, troubleshooting technical issues, and advising on the right tool for a given problem
- Lead DPI's Power BI work: taking ownership of the team's data models, reports and dashboards, setting the standard for quality and governance
- Be the go-to person for directorates needing new or improved BI products, and you'll represent Power BI in DPI's wider planning and stakeholder conversations for the duration of the cover
Person specification
As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, You'll Have
- Substantial hands-on experience building production Power BI reports and data models, including advanced DAX and data modelling (star schema, relationships, performance tuning)
- Experience administering a Power BI workspace/service environment (security, refresh, gateways)
- Ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders to scope BI requirements and translate them into deliverable models
- Strong written and verbal communication, able to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical audiences
- Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy in a small, delivery-focused team
- Working knowledge of the wider Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) sufficient to build simple flows/apps and advise on tool choice
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Alongside your salary of £58,092, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £16,829 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click here.
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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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
Application and Selection
The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:
- Behaviours
- Experience
- Technical
Please ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.
Note: We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.
Important: Your CV and Cover Letter must be merged into a single document before uploading.
Stage 1: Sift (CV & Cover Letter)
Experience & Technical: Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page referencing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description.
Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.
In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead sift question listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.
Lead sift question (Experience): Describe a time you had to explain a complex technical solution or piece of analysis to a non-technical audience. What was the situation, how did you approach it, and what did you deliberately choose to simplify or leave out?
Stage 2: Interview
Behaviours: "Working Together", "Seeing the Big Picture"
Technical: Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.
Sift and Interview Dates
Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 7th September 2026 with interview dates to follow.
Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.
How We Recruit
Find out everything you need to know before applying here.
- Applying
- Sifting
- Interview
- Interview Results & Feedback
- Reserve List
- Near Miss
- Civil Service Grades
- We are a DCS, RIS & GPTWV employer
- Reasonable Adjustments
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) 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 basic (or equivalent) 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 requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals 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 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
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 Inclusion
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Name: Digital Data Jobs
Email: Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email: Digitaldatajobs@communities
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