Description
Salary £24,404 - £25,183 | Per Annum | Permanent, Full time| 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship
– this role is
not
open to international sponsorship
Job Title – Business Support Officer grade 4
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our already established friendly and supportive team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Children's Directorate.
This is a permanent working full-time at 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The post sits within Education and Children's Services Central 5 Team supporting the Fostering Service based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XB, providing outstanding support to operational staff and managers. You could be really experienced in administration or looking to build on your previous experience and there is no better place to do this than with us. We are working a combination of home and office working, therefore, you will be required to have a suitable working space within your home and broadband connection.
What We Are Looking For
Passion
– You'll be passionate about delivering a great service and experience, it's what will motivate you, getting it right first time, asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that you've developed elsewhere.
Knowledge and Experience
– Ideally you will have experience of working within an administration setting and have knowledge of using Microsoft packages and databases.
Great Communication
– You'll be engaging and providing advice to Managers, Social Workers, families, members of the public and the rest of the team on a daily basis, so being able to clearly communicate the information you need and listen to individual requirements is key.
Why Join Us
You'll get support along your journey both from your line manager and the rest of the team – we've some brilliant networks and groups that are available, you'll feel valued and achieve both a great work/life balance and the job satisfaction that we all want.
Lancashire County Council Offers
Competitive salary Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays Opportunities for flexible working Health and wellbeing Family friendly employer Financial and travel benefits Access to training and development
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification identified as at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage.
Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.
Interviews will be held w/c 25th August 2025, please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
For Further Information About The Role Please Contact
Kerry Carland, Business Support Team Leader
Email: kerry.carland@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 01772 535027
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr