Description | Salary £32,061-£36,363 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata Post Title Area Support Officer Contract Type Full Time, Permanent (flexible working, up to 32 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays) Working Hours 37 hours per week About the Role Lancashire County Council is a diverse employer who encourage the development of its staff to realise their full potential. We provide a supportive, flexible and engaging environment and promote job satisfaction for our staff, who in turn deliver high quality services to the people of Lancashire. The Grounds and Cleaning Team, where this role sits, is within the Property Service of Lancashire County Council and this role will specifically support the many school clients and other organisations that buy in to our Service. The Grounds and Cleaning team are responsible for supporting clients to manage their grounds maintenance and cleaning needs in addition to playground inspections and assisting in procuring contracts for and on behalf of them. This is in addition to support for grounds issues to other corporate buildings ranging from libraries, museums, and care homes. In the Grounds and Cleaning Team, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, cost-effective service for our clients and are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Area Support Officer to support the delivery of services to our many clients. If you have the drive and determination to take on this challenge and wish to contribute to the local community, making a difference to the people of Lancashire, we'd like to hear from you. Benefits Active support for learning and development opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement (26 days rising to 32 days after five years' service plus eight bank holidays and two extra statutory days) Agile working Local Government Pension Scheme Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase additional days holiday Childcare Vouchers (Salary Sacrifice Scheme – VAT free) Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice Scheme – VAT free) Equal Opportunities Lancashire County Council as an equal opportunities’ employer intends that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief unless this can be objectively justified. Closing Date : 05/01/2026 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. Job Description and Person Specification