Data Analyst

Job Introduction

Job Title: Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)

Salary: £27,254 - £32,597 Pay Award Pending
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026

Are you confident in analysing and transforming raw data into meaningful business intelligence?

Do you enjoy using your skilled experience in SQL and visualisation tools like Power BI to tell the story behind the numbers?

If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join the Corporate Performance Team as our next Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)!

Applications are welcomed from both experienced analysts and colleagues looking for an opportunity to apply new skills to kick-start their careers within business intelligence.

The Corporate Performance Team is part of the Human Resources & Organisational Support service, covering various functions such as collecting, manipulating, quality assuring, and reporting complex datasets using several Business Intelligence tools and methods.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

About You

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who can support our commitment to delivering data-driven insights for the Council and specifically to provide high-quality intelligence for the adult social care team – helping them understand trends, performance, and outcomes that directly shape the support they provide to adults, families, and providers.

We value creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

We are seeking a Data Analyst (internally referred to as a Performance Support Officer), to join our team whose focus and key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and implement business intelligence solutions using Power BI.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyse data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with business users to gather and understand their requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Perform data validation, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data presented in reports.
• Optimise and improve existing solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation, data models and workflows.

Experience with Power BI (or equivalent reporting software) and SQL is essential. If you’re professionally curious and able to confidently present your analysis to both internal and external stakeholders, this role is perfect for you.

Knowledge of adult social care data is advantageous but not essential, we are committed to your professional development and will support you every step of the way.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of £27,254 - £32,597
• A contributory local government pension
• A comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and a salary sacrifice car scheme
• Pluxee/Perkbox Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies to help you balance work and life
• Clear career progression opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Additionally, you will join a supportive and dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Next Steps

Whether you’re starting your BI career or looking to advance it, joining our team offers a chance to be an integral part of a service renowned for quality reporting and trusted partnership working. We’d love to see what you have to offer.

Please read the full Job Description to help you make the best possible impression in your application before clicking apply.

To arrange an informal discussion about the Data Analyst post, please contact Nathan Lewis by email at Nathan.Lewis@lincolnshire.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday, 12th July 2026.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 20th July 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.