Lancashire County Council
Business Support Officer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Description
Salary: £25,494 Pro Rata | Hours: 15 hours per week | Contract: Permanent, Part time | Location: Mearley Fold Day Centre, Clitheroe, Lancashire
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a knack for operational business support and a keen eye for detail? Lancashire County Council is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Business Support Officer to work at our Mearley Fold Day Centre in Clitheroe.
Role Overview
As a Business Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Day Centre Manager and our wider care team in their day-to-day duties. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience within a fast-paced Business Support function.
In this role, you will be the backbone of our administrative operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will maintain high data quality and support our wider care team. As the first point of contact for service users and partners, you will provide a friendly and professional service, directly impacting the quality of care and creating a welcoming environment for our residents.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm
About You
- Providing Administrative Support: Proven experience in offering comprehensive administrative assistance in a fast-paced environment.
- Working Accurately Under Pressure: Demonstrated ability to remain organised and maintain attention to detail even when working under tight deadlines.
- Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and capable of learning new systems to efficiently maintain electronic and manual filing systems, to meet business and statutory requirements.
- Data Review and Cleansing: The ability to review, cleanse, and maintain high-quality data within established systems and processes.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable clear and effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: You will be a proactive problem solver, working using your initiative to ensure smooth and efficient operations are developed and maintained.
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 Choose Us
- Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
- Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
- Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
- Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups, and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in care. Together, we can create a community where older adults feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Let's make a difference together!
If you want to know more about the role, please contact Janice Lee on 01772 531162 for an informal discussion.
Interview date - week commencing 6th July.
Job Description And Person Specification
Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
For more information about our roles visit our careers website to browse our current vacancies: Jobs, employment and volunteering - Lancashire County Council
“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