| Salary £21,189-£21,968 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 22.2 hours per week | Business Support - School Improvement Early Years Team | Pro Rata
School Improvement Early Years Team, Business Support Officer Grade 4 (Part time 22.2 hours – working Monday - Wednesday)
Please note the salary detailed in this advert is for 37 hours per week and will be pro rota to the part time hours of the post."
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 Children's Directorate.
This post is within Education Improvement (0-11) Early Years providing support to Senior Managers, Early Years Consultants' and Early Years operational staff. There will also be some elements of working from home but you will also be expected to work in the office up to a few days a week. The office base will be based in the East of the County, and this is likely to be based in Accrington or Burnley but the exact location has yet to be agreed.
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.
Lancashire County Council offers:
- Competitive salary
- Great holiday entitlement starting at 25 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
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 22 March 2023, via TEAMs, and details will be sent to you a few days in advance of the interview to enable you to test your equipment and internet connection. Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
For further information about the role please contact:
Damian Thomas, Business support Team Leader
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01772 531153
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 & Person Specification