Description | Salary £39,513 - £44,711 per annum | Full time | Permanent | 37 hours per week | Preston | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship The county council's Business Intelligence team plays a central role in supporting all our council services, providing analyses to develop our understanding of the people who live in Lancashire and insight into Lancashire's social, economic and cultural landscape. We develop business critical reports, performance analyses, and support statutory and regulatory requirements. The team has experts in a broad range of business intelligence techniques, tools and technologies, as well as having a deep understanding of the council's functions and services. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of the council. The post holder will deliver robust and accessible intelligence products to guide and inform evidence-based decision-making and commissioning, working directly with the director of public health, consultants in public health, senior managers, public health specialists and partner organisations. Whilst the post holder requires some understanding of data engineering and developer principles, these are not the core skills. Instead, it is an opportunity for a well-rounded business intelligence analyst who can confidently engage with key stakeholders, use persuasion and influence to drive decision-making, lead projects, and, importantly, translate complex data into meaningful insights through the production of high-quality written reports that articulate the 'so what' in the wider strategic context of the role. Key responsibilities Produce a suite of service-specific quality reports to support individual service reporting needs and recommissioning requirements. Produce a Power BI dashboard for audiences including the Public Health Leadership Team, the council's Executive Leadership Team, and Cabinet. Develop the existing data automation project in collaboration with Digital Services and public health commissioners to improve data availability, quality and analyses across our commissioned services. Key requirements Highly competent analyst who can understand, interpret and present complex information quickly and accurately to inform strategic decision-making. Highly numerate, with strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability. Highly competent user of Microsoft Excel and the ability to produce data visualisations, such as Power BI reports. Skills to communicate complex matters in difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Ability to write clear and concise reports with logical recommendations, and to present, in writing and verbally, complex information to a range of different audiences. Self-motivated, and able to work with colleagues and partners at all levels to deliver the role requirements. Excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities. An understanding of data security and confidentiality issues. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed against the essential qualifications, experience and knowledge, skills and abilities in the role profile. The usual office base for this role is County Hall, Preston. You will be required to be in the office as needed, although the role is largely home-based. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Mike Walker, senior business intelligence manager, on 01772 533445, mike.walkerlancashire.gov.uk. If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs. 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. 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. Job Description and Person Specification