Senior Data Analyst | Internal Audit Team | Part Time | Preston

Salary £44,711 - £49,764 pro rata per annum | Permanent, Part-time, 18 hours per week | County Hall, Preston

Following an exciting service restructure, we are creating a new audit team to work alongside our established Internal Audit teams. As part of this development, we are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work across all audit and investigation teams, supporting a wide range of collaborative projects and initiatives. Together, we’re building a dynamic, forward-thinking service that plays a vital role in supporting not only the Council but also a wide range of valued external clients. 

As the Senior Data Analyst, you will:

• Act as Internal Audit's team expert on data analysis and continuous testing allowing the team to make data driven recommendations.
• Identify, collect, and analysis complex data to identify trends, anomalies and risks
• Advance the Internal Audit Service's efficiency and effectiveness by championing automation and the use of digital solutions. 

What we're looking for:

• A data-driven professional with strong analytical, ideally within internal audit or a similar environment.
• A confident communicator and collaborator who can translate complex data into clear insights and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels.
• A strategic thinker and innovator with experience in developing data analytics tools, driving continuous audit improvements, and coach others to adopt new working practices. 

Closing Date: 29/06/2025                                                                   Interviews: TBC

Application review is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

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, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

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. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive 

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