Lancashire County Council
Intelligence and Insights Analyst | Preston
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Salary £37,563 - £42,123 | Full Time, 37 hours | Permanent | Adults, Health and Wellbeing Commissioning and Quality
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Help Shape Better Outcomes Through Insight and Data
Are you passionate about turning data into insight and helping shape better outcomes for communities?
We are looking for an experienced and analytical Intelligence & Insights Analyst to join our Adults, Health and Wellbeing Commissioning and Quality team. In this role, you'll provide strategic intelligence, expert analysis, and evidence-based insight that supports services, communities, and organisational priorities across the county.
What you'll be doing:
- Analyse complex datasets and intelligence from a range of sources.
- Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and future demand.
- Undertake needs assessments, demand analysis, and benchmarking.
- Support strategies, transformation programmes, and policy development.
- Provide analytical support to commissioning and service reviews.
- Develop clear intelligence products and recommendations.
- Evaluate programmes and interventions.
- Promote evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.
What we are looking for:
- Experience analysing complex data for strategic decisions.
- Ability to produce insight for senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience with Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, R, SPSS, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding of data governance and quality principles.
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Why this role?
Not every analytics role gives you the opportunity to influence decisions that affect thousands of people. As an Intelligence & Insights Analyst, your work will help shape services, inform strategy, and identify future opportunities and challenges across Lancashire. You'll be trusted to turn complex data into meaningful stories and evidence that help leaders make informed decisions and improve outcomes for local communities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, uncovering trends, and using data to drive real change.
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If you're ready to use your analytical expertise to influence strategic decisions, improve services, and help shape the future of Adults Health and Wellbeing services, we'd love to hear from you.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
For an informal and confidential chat, please contact the Strategic Lead John at: John.Sleightholme@lancashire.gov.uk
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
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Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East, and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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