Business Support Officer | SEND Access to Resources

Salary 26403 - 28142 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Pro Rata

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Business Support Officer (Grade 5)

County Hall Preston (Hybrid Working)
26403 - 28142 per annum
Full Time SEND Access to Resources Team (SEND ART)

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes

Do you thrive in a busy administrative environment and want to play a key role in supporting children and young people with SEND to access the right educational opportunities We are looking for a Business Support Officer to join our SEND Access to Resources Team (SEND ART). This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality administrative and business support helping to ensure children and young people with SEND receive the placements and resources they need to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing referrals and workflow systems
• Supporting specialist placement administration
• Managing shared inboxes and responding to enquiries
• Maintainingaccuratedatabases and records
• Producing reports and management information
• Supporting meetingspanelsand governance processes
• Processing financial documentation and resolving queries
• Working closely with schools providersfamiliesand internal colleagues

What We Are Looking For

• Experience providing administrative or business support
• Confidence using Microsoft Office particularly OutlookWordand Excel
• Excellentorganisationaland communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Essential Requirements
• 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C / 4-9) including English and Mathematics or equivalent experience
• Strong ICT and administrative skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Commitment to equalitydiversityand excellent customer service

• Ability to attend County Hall for a minimum of 40% of the working week

  Why Join Us

  Join a supportive team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. Work in an environment that values collaboration innovationrespectand excellent customer service whilebenefitingfrom opportunities for personal and professional development.

  Join us and help make a positive difference for children and young people with SEND across Lancashire. Apply today!

  The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation 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.

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