Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer | Skills Hub Team | Full Time | Preston (Hybrid)

| Salary £39,513 - £44,711 per annum | Fixed term until 31st March 2026, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston (Hybrid) |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

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!

The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub fosters a balanced, skilled, and inclusive labour market to support economic growth. Guided by our Strategic Framework, we prioritize informed decision-making through data analysis.

Join our collaborative team, working with local and national organisations to make a difference for Lancashire's people and businesses.

What You'll Be Doing:

• As a data guru, you'll play a key role in supporting a number of projects includidng the WorkWell vanguard and Connect to Work programmes, aimed at reducing economic inactivity in Lancashire and South Cumbria. You will turn raw data into actionable insights to help make the WorkWell vanguard a success and contribute to our broader work and health strategy.

Our Ideal Applicant Will:

• Handle complex data confidently, drawing and presenting impactful insights to the wider team.
• Establish collaborative relationships. 
• Work autonomously under pressure.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders effectively.

Next Steps: If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please attend our online drop-in information session on 23rd May 2025 at 13:00. For additional support, please contact Whitney Baxendale at Whitney.Baxendale@lancashire.gov.uk.

Register for our drop-in information session here 

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: Tuesday 27^th May 2025

Interviews will be held on: Friday 6^th June 2025

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 down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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