Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum | Permanent| Part-Time 29.6 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Job Title – Business Support Officer Grade 5
Supporting Pupil Access
Part Time 29.6 Hours Per Week
(Working Days to be discussed with the Successful Candidate)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our already established friendly and supportive team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Children's Directorate.
This post is within the Pupil Access Team based at Mill 14, Lancaster LA1 3SE providing support to operational staff and managers. You could be really experienced in administration or looking to build on your previous experience and there's no better place to do this than with us.
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.
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.
Lancashire County Council offers:
For further details please follow the link: Staff benefits - Lancashire County Council
We are currently working a combination of office and home working, therefore, you will be required to have a suitable working space within your home and broadband connection for none office days. Office days are currently Tuesday and Wednesday for the team however these could change or depending on workload needs you may be required to work from the office on additional days.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification identified as at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage.
Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.
Interviews are being held face to face wc 22 June 2026. Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
For further information about the role please contact: Angela Tuffy, Business Support Team Leader| Email: angela.tuffy@lancashire.gov.uk| Tel: 01772 538123
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
The post you are applying for 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.
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.
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.
