Intelligence and Insights Analyst | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Intelligence & Insights Analyst to turn data into actionable insight that informs commissioning and service decisions.

This hybrid role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python or R, and a commitment to evidence-based decision making across the Adults, Health and Wellbeing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing complex data for strategic decisions.
• Ability to produce insight for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Understanding of data governance and quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic intelligence and evidence-based insights.
• Support commissioning strategies, transformation programmes and policy development.
• Develop clear intelligence products and recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

R

SPSS

Job description

Job Description

Salary £37,563 - £42,123 | Full Time, 37 hours | Permanent | Adults, Health and Wellbeing Commissioning and Quality

International Sponsorship

– this role is not open to international sponsorship

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.

This role operates on a hybrid basis, with two days per week in the office. During your induction, you may be asked to attend the office more frequently to help you settle into the role and complete your training.

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.

Job Description & Person Specification

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.

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.

• In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

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.