Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Discount schemes (Pluxee/Perkbox)

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer) in Lincoln with hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on delivering data-driven insights for the Family Adoption Links Regional Adoption Agency Partnership, shaping adoption services through trends and outcomes analysis.

You will design BI solutions using Power BI, collaborate with six local authorities, and ensure accurate data for statutory returns and external submissions.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse raw data and transform it into meaningful insights.
• Proficient in Power BI for designing BI solutions and dashboards.
• Experience presenting analysis to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement business intelligence solutions using Power BI.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to gather requirements and translate into technical specs.
• Perform data validation to ensure accuracy of reports and external submissions.
• Liaise with partner agencies to collate data for statutory returns relating to adoption work.
• Validate and submit adopter-level data to Adoption England on behalf of FAL.
• Improve existing BI solutions and maintain data models and workflows.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Location: Lincoln, Hybrid
Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Interviews: 16th September 2026 - in person in Lincoln County Offices

Are you confident in analysing and transforming raw data into meaningful business intelligence?

Do you enjoy using your skilled experience in visualisation tools like Power BI to tell the story behind the numbers?

If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join the Family Adoption Links Team as our Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)!

Family Adoption Links are a forward-thinking regional adoption agency (RAA) .

We operate as partnership supporting adoption services across 6 local authorities (Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and Rutland) to share best practice, and develop and deliver services for adopters , adopted children and young people and birth families. This role is part of the Family Adoption Links (FAL) Hub Team who work collaboratively to support partner agencies and coordinate some core functions of the adoption process.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can support our commitment to delivering data-driven insights for the Council and specifically to provide high-quality intelligence for the Family Adoption Links Regional Adoption Agency Partnership – helping them understand trends, performance, and outcomes that directly shape the adoption services they provide to children with a plan of adoption , adopted children,young people and their families

We value creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

We are seeking a Data Analyst (internally referred to as a Performance Support Officer), to join our team whose focus and key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and implement business intelligence solutions using Power BI.
• Collaboration with Family Adoption Links partner agencies to gather and understand their requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Perform data validation, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data presented in reports and those submitted to external agencies
• Liaise with FAL partner agencies to collate data required for statutory returns in relation to adoption work
• Validation and submission of adopter level data on behalf of FAL to Adoption England
• Optimise and improve existing solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation, data models, and workflows.

Experience with Power BI (or equivalent reporting software) is essential. If you’re professionally curious and able to confidently present your analysis to both internal and external stakeholders, this role is perfect for you.

Knowledge of children's service data is advantageous but not essential, we are committed to your professional development and will support you every step of the way.

What We Offer

• A contributory local government pension
• A comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and a salary sacrifice car scheme
• Pluxee/Perkbox Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies to help you balance work and life
• Clear career progression opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Additionally, you will join a supportive and dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Closing date: 06/09/26.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.