Minute Taker I Education and Children's Services I Preston i Full time
Minute Taker I Education and Children's Services I Preston i Full time
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Job Description
Salary 25989 - 28142 per annum l Fixed Term until 31/03/2026 l Full time 37 hours per week l Education and Childrens Services
International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship
Job Title Minute Taker
We are looking for an enthusiastic highly motivated Minute Taker to enhance our already established friendly and supportive team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Childrens Directorate.
This is a temporary full-time position working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. The role will continue until 31 March 2026 or until the postholder returns whichever is the sooner. The post is based within Childrens Social Care at Ripon Street Preston PR1 7LY and provides support to operational staff managers and Independent Reviewing Offices through minute-taking for a variety of meetings.
We are currently working a combination of home and office working therefore you will be required to have a suitable working space within your home and broadband connection. Due to the nature of this rolethe expectation will be that you may be expected to work from a variety of locations.
What we are looking for:
PassionYoull be passionate about delivering a great service and experience its what will motivate you getting it right first time asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that youve 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 Youll 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:
Youll get support along your journey both from your line manager and the rest of the team weve some brilliant networks and groups that are available youll feel valued and achieve both a great work/life balance and the job satisfaction that we all want.
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 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 will be held w/c 13 October 2025 please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
NB: This is an essential car user post
You will be required to provide a car for your use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who as a consequence of a disability are unable to drive.
For further information about the role please contact:
Jackie Morris Business Support Team Leader
Tel:
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.
Job Description and Person Specification
Employment Type
Full-Time
