Business Analyst | Transformation & Improvement

Job Description

Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Full time, 37 hours per week | Fixed Term until 30/06/2027 | Preston

Are you an experienced Business Analyst looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking public sector organisation? Join our Transformation and Improvement team at County Hall and help shape the future of services across Lancashire County Council.

As a Business Analyst, you will:

• Translate business issues into effective improvement projects and programmes that deliver measurable benefits.
• Lead and deliver strategic improvement and change activities across functional disciplines and cross-business processes.
• Analyse and document existing business processes, identifying opportunities for redesign to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion service redesign and embed a business improvement culture across the organisation.
• Work closely with senior leaders, operational staff, and stakeholders to influence and implement sustainable change.

What we're looking for:

• Degree-level education in a relevant field and professional accreditation in Business Analysis or similar.
• Experience in business or service analysis, including process mapping and redesign.
• Strong knowledge of business improvement techniques and change management approaches.
• Excellent analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences.

If you're passionate about driving change, improving services, and delivering better outcomes for communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build smarter, more efficient services for Lancashire-where your work truly matters.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact David Powell, david.powell@lancashire.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 04/01/2026 Interview Date: w/c 12/01/2026

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.

Job Description & Person Specification

Lancashire County Council provides public services including education, social services, highways, waste disposal, libraries, registration, planning and trading standards across Lancashire.