Description Salary £40,777 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston Join Us as a Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer! Are you passionate about using data to shape policy and drive social and economic improvements? The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub has an exciting opportunity for you! We foster a balanced, skilled, and inclusive labour market to support economic growth across Lancashire. Guided by our Strategic Framework, we prioritise informed decision-making through robust data analysis. Join our collaborative team, working with local and national organisations to make a real difference for Lancashire’s people and businesses. What You'll Be Doing: As a data specialist, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how over 1.5 million people in Lancashire access skills and training. You’ll design and maintain smart data systems that turn raw information into powerful insights—driving better decisions and outcomes through the Adult Skills Fund. This is your chance to influence real change, support the evolution of the Lancashire Data Observatory, and help transform how data drives opportunity across the region. Our Ideal Applicant Will: Confidently handle complex data, drawing and presenting impactful insights to the wider team. Build and maintain collaborative relationships. Work independently and effectively under pressure. Manage relationships with key stakeholders. Have experience working with data from the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and the Individualised Learner Record (ILR). 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 Including: A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and the option to apply to buy additional leave each year (applications considered on a case-by-case basis). Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to save on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. Fantastic development and career opportunities. Flexible working options including voluntary term time working and job shares considered at application stage. Closing date: 19 May Interviews will be held on: 4/5 June 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. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab. 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. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification