Strategic Business Partner

2 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom LCC Career Site Full time

Salary £55,612 - £60,147 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | Preston

International Sponsorship – this role is NOT open to international sponsorship

Are you ready to shape digital strategy and drive transformation at Lancashire County Council?

We're seeking a strategic and influential Strategic Business Partner to act as the key liaison between Digital Services and directorates, ensuring digital initiatives deliver real business value and support organisational goals.

As a Strategic Business Partner you will:

  • Act as the primary strategic liaison for your directorate, translating business needs into digital requirements and solutions.
  • Provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of digital initiatives that align with council strategy.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and corporate teams to shape digital requirements, secure executive sponsorship, and drive transformation.
  • Support the development of digital strategies and application roadmaps, ensuring initiatives are prioritised to meet business needs.

What We're Looking For:

  • Professional or academic qualification, or substantial experience in a relevant field; digital transformation or project management certifications desirable.
  • Proven experience of strategic business planning, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
  • Experience in a senior digital role with a track record of supporting digital strategy and working with senior leaders.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills, with the ability to bridge business needs and digital solutions.

If you're passionate about digital transformation and want to make a real difference for Lancashire, we'd love to hear from you.

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. 

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  

Closing date: 7th December 2025

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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