We are looking to recruit a motivated, well developed Democratic Services Business Support Officer who is reliable and can work well as part of a team.
The post-holder will carry out a range of administrative tasks that support both the Democratic Services team and the county council as a whole This includes administering the council's Local Member Grants Scheme and providing important support to council meetings which involve county councillors, senior officers and external stakeholders.
The role will involve all aspects of administrative duties within a busy team, including:
Diary and meeting management
Maintaining and updating information systems accurately
Responding to and managing enquiries and correspondence with a range of stakeholders
Providing technical support, including webcasting, preparing agendas and taking minutes at meetings
Planning and organising tasks to meet deadlines
The post-holder will need to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Digital skills to support the wider team (using systems such as Microsoft Office and Modern.gov) are important, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to a high standard.
Applicants must be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) and have experience of providing administrative support. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Please make sure you upload a supporting statement when you submit your application, which demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. A curriculum vitae (CV) does not count as a supporting statement.
For an informal discussion about the role or for more information, please contact Catherine Earnshaw (Member Support Manager) on 01772 533306 or at catherine.earnshaw@lancashire.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 20 April 2026.
Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits to employees. You can find more details on our website
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
