Lancashire County Council
Business Support Officer
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Business Support Officer | Salary £25,494-£25,989 Pro Rata | 25.9 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Fairlie Family Centre, Birch Green, Skelmersdale | Hybrid
Business Support Officer grade 4
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Business Support Officer to join our friendly and supportive team, contributing to the important work of the Education and Children's Directorate.
This is a permanent, part-time position working 25.9 hours per week (3.5 days), with the working pattern of Tuesday morning and all day Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The role provides administrative support to Children's Social Care operational staff and managers.
Whether you are an experienced administrator or looking to develop your existing skills, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career within Lancashire County Council.
The post is based at Fairlie Family Centre, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6RG. We operate a hybrid working model, combining office and home working, so you will need a suitable workspace at home and a reliable broadband connection.
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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.
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
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.
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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 use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification that will be assessed from your application. Examples from your work experience are encouraged. Additional criteria may be assessed during the interview.
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 17 August 2026, please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
Job Description
For further information about the role please contact:
Jackie Dempsey, Team Leader
Email: jackie.dempsey@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 012575164562
or
Jackie Morris, Team Leader
Email: jackie.morris@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 01772530527
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