Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer | Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a Skills And Economic Intelligence Officer to lead data analysis and reporting for educational programmes. The role requires an honours degree and experience with complex datasets using tools like Excel and Power BI. This position offers a competitive salary, a great benefits package including holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. You will contribute to shaping the education landscape for over 30,000 residents in Lancashire. Apply now to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension contributions

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal training in quantitative and ideally qualitative analysis is required.
• Excellent understanding of DfE funding rules for ASF and Skills Bootcamps is needed.
• Experience with complex datasets for multi-provider programmes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of MI frameworks for large-scale programmes.
• Ensure compliance with funding rules through data reporting.
• Collect and analyse labour market intelligence from various sources.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data governance

Communication skills

Education

Honours degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Description

Salary £39,513 - £44,711 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston

Do you want to lead the intelligence behind one of Lancashire’s most ambitious skills programmes? This is a pivotal role in our first year of devolution, turning complex data into insights that shapes how over 30,000 residents access high-quality learning every year through a large number of delivery partners.

As a Skills And Economic Intelligence Officer, You Will

• Lead on the design and delivery of MI frameworks for large-scale programmes, including Adult Skills Fund and Skills Bootcamps.
• Ensure compliance with funding rules through accurate data reporting and analysis.
• Collect, analyse, and present labour market intelligence and management information from a range of sources.
• Translate ILR and other datasets into actionable insights for strategic planning and provider performance management
• Conduct robust analysis of economic, labour market, and skills data to inform strategic planning and commissioning decisions.
• Produce clear, impactful reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored to different audiences.
• Contribute to the development of the Lancashire Data Observatory and performance reporting frameworks.

What We're Looking For

• Honours degree or equivalent experience, with formal training in quantitative and ideally qualitative analysis.
• Excellent understanding of DfE funding rules relating to ASF and Skills Bootcamps and their application in MI and compliance reporting
• Experience working with complex datasets for large-scale, multi-provider programmes using tools such as Excel, SQL, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to produce analysis using a variety of mediums, including reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance, including Data Protection and FOI legislation.

If you’re ready to use your data expertise to influence decisions and improve skills provision in Lancashire, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver evidence-based solutions that make a real difference—where your work truly matters.

Closing Date: 19th December 2025 Interview Date: 12/13th January 2026

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you’ve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.