Senior Business Intelligence Officer

2 weeks ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom LCC Career Site Full time £36,363 - £40,777

| Salary £36,363 - £40,777 per annum | Fixed Term until 01/11/2027, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston

Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England and is a delightful mix of bustling towns and cities with a rich history of industry and creativity, sitting alongside peaceful, picturesque countryside and magnificent coastlines. 

Lancashire's Business Intelligence team plays a central role in supporting all our services; providing analyses to develop our understanding of the people who live in Lancashire and insight into Lancashire's economic and cultural landscape. We develop business critical reports, performance analyses and support statutory and regulatory requirements.  

The following role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of the council.

Senior Business Intelligence Officer

This role is key to linking and improving the information provided by Business Intelligence with that used and needed by operational teams and senior managers primarily in the for the Inclusion Service covering SEN, EHCP and Alternative Provision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analysis tools to support Inclusion and Education Services.

  • Analyse complex datasets to produce performance reports and statistical insights.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve data quality and develop new reporting frameworks.

  • Communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences and support inspection preparation.

Key Requirements

  • Expert in Power BI dashboard and dataset development.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high numeracy.

  • Experience in interpreting and presenting complex data for performance monitoring.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

The usual office base for this role is County Hall, Preston, although it is currently a hybrid role which includes an amount of homeworking.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Michael Walder, Senior Business Intelligence Manager, on ,  Mark Lennighan, Senior Business Intelligence Manager, on ,  

Closing Date: 30 October Interview Date: 6/7 November 2025

Application review is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity. 

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 have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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