Lancashire County Council
Strategic Data Partner
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Strategic Data Partner
Strategic Data Partner – Lancashire County Council
Salary: £55,612 - £60,147 per annum | Permanent, Full-Time (37 hrs/week) | Preston
Are you passionate about using data and insight to influence strategic decision-making and improve outcomes at scale?
As Strategic Data Partner, you will play a critical role in driving Lancashire County Council’s intelligence-led performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across services and central Data & Analytics.
Sitting at the intersection of operations and strategic insight, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex challenges into clear, data-driven solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, fosters strong relationships, and shapes data-informed decision-making across a large, complex organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Intelligence Leadership
- Act as the strategic intelligence partner for services, building strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders.
- Align organisational priorities and service challenges with actionable analytical insights.
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Data Translation & Decision-Support
- Translate ambiguous or emerging requirements into clear, strategic analytical questions and deliverable insights.
- Provide high-quality analysis, interpretation, and strategic insight for decision-making, performance management, and service improvement.
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Reporting & Dashboard Development
- Shape service-level reporting requirements and oversee the development of meaningful dashboards, performance products, and insight assets.
- Ensure data integrity and relevance across strategic outputs, keeping them accessible and actionable.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Present complex data and analysis to non-technical audiences with clarity, ensuring insights are accessible, relevant, and impactful.
- Operate as a critical friend, offering constructive challenge to drive continuous improvement without compromising trust or collaboration.
What We Are Looking For
Strategic Insight & Influence
- Proven experience in intelligence, analytics, or performance roles, with a track record of partnering with senior managers or leadership teams.
- Strong ability to interpret ambiguous or emerging challenges and translate them into actionable strategic outputs.
Analytical & Technical Capability
- Exceptional business intelligence and analytical skills, including:
- Data manipulation, analysis, and performance monitoring.
- Experience with dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Skills in designing and delivering high-quality analytical products that inform action and improvement.
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Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to influence, challenge, and build credibility with stakeholders across all levels.
- Extensive experience presenting insights to non-technical audiences and enabling them to interpret and act on data.
Closing Date: 02/07/2026
Why Join Us?
Lancashire County Council offers a tailored career growth environment with opportunities for personal and professional qualifications, mentoring, and executive coaching. We’re the place where you can build the career you’ve always wanted.
Benefits Package
A competitive remuneration (£55,612–£60,147) and access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 26 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays + 2 additional statutory days, with the option to buy additional leave.
- Vivup staff discount scheme, providing savings on groceries, electronics, cars, and more.
- Career development opportunities with structured support for growth.
Applicant Note: Please upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if adequate applications are received.
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