Overview
Salary £77,833 - £85,119 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week
Are you ready to lead and inspire a modern data and analytics function at the heart of a large, complex organisation?
As Head of Data & Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Lancashire County Council uses data and insight to improve outcomes for residents. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership and drive a strong, evidence-based performance culture across the organisation.
You will lead the council’s data and analytics service, ensuring high-quality, well-governed data is transformed into trusted, actionable insight that supports strategic decision‑making, service improvement and long‑term transformation.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for the council’s data, analytics and insight capability, to support performance improvement and delivery of organisational priorities.
* Act as the senior professional lead and corporate advocate for data‑driven, evidence‑based decision‑making.
* Design and deliver the Data and Analytics strategy, maximising the value of data as a strategic organisational asset.
* Lead the development of high‑value data products, dashboards and analytical insights that support both operational and strategic priorities.
* Ensure strong data governance, quality, and compliance, promoting responsible and ethical use of data and analytics.
* Foster a positive, collaborative culture that promotes innovation, data literacy, professional development and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Strategic Leadership
* Significant experience operating at a senior level in data, analytics, intelligence, or performance within a large or complex organisation.
* Proven ability to shape strategic direction and lead organisation‑wide change.
Service Excellence
* A strong track record of delivering high‑quality data products and insight that drive confident decision‑making and performance improvement.
* Experience leading modern data platforms, analytics environments, and high‑performing technical teams.
* Knowledge and ability to lead a team that can convert data into actionable performance insights
Stakeholder Engagement
* Demonstrable experience of working with senior stakeholders, building credibility and influencing at executive and leadership levels.
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible insight for non‑technical audiences.
Dates
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Interview Date: 19 May 2026
Benefits
* 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.
* Staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering discounts with a range of UK retailers.
* Access to development and career opportunities.
Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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