Lancashire County Council
Business Support Officer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description
Business Support Officer | Salary £25,949 - £25,989 | Full time, Permanent | 37 hours | Hybrid
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Business Support Officer to join our friendly and supportive team, contributing to the key work of the Education and Children's Directorate.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The post sits within Central Team 5, supporting the Fostering Service.
You may be highly experienced in administration or looking to build on your existing skills—either way, there’s no better place to do this than with us. The post is based at County Hall, Preston (PR1 8XB); however, we operate a hybrid working model, combining home and office working. Therefore, you will need a suitable workspace at home and a reliable broadband connection.
What we are looking for:
- Passion – You will be passionate about delivering a great service and experience. You will be motivated to get things right first time, seek support where needed, and build on the skills you have developed.
- Knowledge and Experience – Ideally, you will have experience of working in an administrative setting, along with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and databases.
- Great Communication – You will communicate regularly with managers, social workers, families, members of the public, and colleagues. The ability to convey information clearly and listen to individual needs is essential.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Why join us:
You will receive support throughout your journey from your line manager and colleagues. We have excellent networks and support groups available, and you will be valued while achieving a strong work/life balance and job satisfaction.
Lancashire County Council offers:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Health and wellbeing support
- Family-friendly policies
- Financial and travel benefits
- Access to training and development
Person Specification And Job Description
Important information for applicants:
Please refer carefully to the job description and person specification before completing your application.
In your supporting statement, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria assessed at application stage, providing specific examples of your experience, skills and achievements.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Please note that applications which do not fully evidence the essential criteria will not be shortlisted.
Some criteria will be assessed at application stage, with others explored further during the interview process.
We recommend structuring your supporting statement around the essential criteria to ensure you provide sufficient evidence.
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 either w/c 17/08/2026. Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about the role please contact:
Kerry Carland, Team Leader
Email: Kerry.carland@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 01772 535027
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills