Business Support Officer

Lancashire County Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Business Support Officer to support Children's Social Care. The role includes providing operational support to managers and social workers and requires strong administrative skills and effective communication. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will be passionate about service delivery and have experience in an administration setting. The position is part-time, offering 18.5 hours a week with a salary ranging based on pro-rata for full-time equivalent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Family friendly employer

Financial and travel benefits

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration setting is ideal.
• Ability to use Microsoft packages and databases.
• Must have excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support operational staff and managers in Children's Social Care.
• Provide advice to managers, social workers, and families.
• Contribute to key work within the Education and Children's Directorate.

Skills

Administration experience

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Great communication

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Support Officer Grade 4 – Part Time (18.5 hpw)

Salary £25,85-£25,989 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours per week | Pro Rata | St Anne's - Fylde

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Working Monday all day, Tuesday am and Friday all day. Supporting Children's Social Care. The post supports Children's Social Care based at Sydney Street, Lytham St Anne's FY8 1TR providing support to operational staff and managers. 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.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our established team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Children's Directorate.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays – pro rata for part time staff
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Health and wellbeing
• Family friendly employer
• Financial and travel benefits
• Access to training and development

Application and interview information

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 at Children’s Social Care, Sydney Street, Lytham St Anne's. Interveiws will be held the week of w/c 23 February 2026. Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.

Interviews will be held at Childrens Social Care, Sydney Street, Lytham St Anne's.

For further information about the role please contact: Donna Ruszczak, Business Support Team Leader, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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.