Salary £51,356 - £55,612 Per Annum (Pay Award Pending) | Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week | Hybrid working
Please note: International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
We are looking for an exceptional Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern data solutions that directly improve services for residents across Lancashire.
This is a key leadership role at the heart of our Digital Services transformation, driving innovation through data.
Interested?
If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference through data, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat please contact Angela Teasey on 01772 535235.
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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.
