Business Support Officer | Accrington | Full time

Salary £25,949 - £25,989 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Hybrid 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

We are currently recruiting and 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 Adults Health and Wellbeing Directorate. 

This post is within the Support Services Team based at Lancashire House, Accrington, BB5 0FL 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 support 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:

• 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

Please refer to the job description and person 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.

Staff benefits - Lancashire County Council

As a employee of Lancashire County Council, there are a wide range of benefits available to you.

Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application.  No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.

For further information about the role please contact: Melissa Perry, Supervisor, Tel: 01254 220949 or email [email protected].

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

Job Description and Person Specification