Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)

Job Introduction

Job Title: Data Analyst (Performance Support Officer)
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Location: Lincoln, Hybrid
Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Interviews: 16th September 2026 – in person in Lincoln County Offices

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

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

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

Family Adoption Links are a forward-thinking regional adoption agency (RAA) .

We operate as partnership supporting adoption services across 6 local authorities (Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and Rutland) to share best practice, and develop and deliver services for adopters , adopted children and young people and birth families. This role is part of the Family Adoption Links (FAL) Hub Team who work collaboratively to support partner agencies and coordinate some core functions of the adoption process.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can support our commitment to delivering data-driven insights for the Council and specifically to provide high-quality intelligence for the Family Adoption Links Regional Adoption Agency Partnership – helping them understand trends, performance, and outcomes that directly shape the adoption services they provide to children with a plan of adoption , adopted children,young people and their families

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.
• Collaboration with Family Adoption Links partner agencies to gather and understand their requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Perform data validation, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data presented in reports and those submitted to external agencies
• Liaise with FAL partner agencies to collate data required for statutory returns in relation to adoption work
• Validation and submission of adopter level data on behalf of FAL to Adoption England
• Optimise and improve existing solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation, data models, and workflows.

Experience with Power BI (or equivalent reporting software) 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 children’s service 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 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 career or looking to advance it, joining our team offers a chance to be an integral part of a service and gain experience of working in partnership with other local authority services . We’d love to see what you have to offer.

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.

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

Closing date: 06/09/26.

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.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

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.

Expression of interest

As part of your Expression of Interest (EOI), you will be required to provide a supporting statement via the application system. This should outline your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Please note this is not an uploaded document; you will need to complete this within the system (up to 10,000 words). You can copy and paste from your own document.

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.