Salary £25,989-£28,142 Per annum | Permanent| Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
The post is focused on providing specialist technical support, with a strong emphasis on advanced data analysis and Excel expertise, to ensure we are meeting our statutory duties. This is a permanent, full-time position and, whilst the post will be officially based at County Hall in Preston, flexible working arrangements will be available.
As the fourth largest local authority in the country and the largest in the North of England, the team has oversight of over 30,000 young people aged 16 and 17 who live in Lancashire.
You will play a key role in meeting our statutory duty to track the participation status of all these young people and will also make a direct contribution to the achievement of the priorities within our Education Strategy for 2022 to 2025.Whilst full training will be provided on the systems and processes we use, applicants should be able to demonstrate:
Why Join us?
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Fatima Badat on 01772 531194 or via email at fatima.badat@lancashire.gov.uk.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received.
When applying, please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Applications may not be shortlisted without this evidence.
Additional Information
Closing Date: 5 August 2026
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.
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.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
