Business Support Officer | Education and Children's Team | Preston | Part Time

Salary Per annum Fixed Term till 30 June 2026 Part Time 22.2 hours per week Pro Rata

Job Title: School Improvement Business Support Officer Grade 4 Part time (22.2 hrs) Temporary until end June 2026 or return of substantive post holder

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 Childrens Directorate.

This post provides support to managers and operation colleagues within theEducation Quality and Performance (School Improvement) and the office base is at County Hall be aware we are presently hybrid working from home and the office location.

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

For further details please follow the link:Staff benefits - Lancashire County Council

Working arrangements

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. If you are unable to provide a suitable homeworking environment you will be required to work from your office base or nearest suitable office location for your none-office working hours.

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 1 Dec 2025 and details will be sent to you a few days in advance of the interviewPlease note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.

For further information about the role please contact:

Colette Brotherton Business support Team Leader

Email:

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Job Description and Person Specification