Business Support Officer| Permanent| Part-Time

Salary £25,949- £25,989 Per annum | Permanent| Part- Time - 22.2 hours per week

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Children’s Social Care Business Support Officer (Grade 4)

Help make a difference for children, young people and families

Are you organised, proactive and committed to providing excellent support services? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Business Support Officer to join our friendly and supportive team within Lancashire County Council’s Education and Children’s Directorate.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in supporting Children’s Social Care. By providing high-quality administrative and business support, you will help colleagues deliver effective services for children, young people and families across Lancashire.

Whether you already have administration experience or can offer strong transferable skills, we would welcome your application.

About the role

• Post type: Permanent/temporary
• Working pattern: * days per week
• Base location: Fernandes Centre, 7–9 North Street, Burnley, BB10 1LU
• Working arrangement: Hybrid working is currently in place, with a combination of home and office working

In this varied role, you will provide professional, efficient and responsive support to managers, social workers, families, members of the public and colleagues across the wider service.

What you will bring

• A strong commitment to delivering an excellent service and getting things right first time
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
• The confidence to work independently and ask for support when needed
• Experience in an administrative or business support environment, or the ability to demonstrate relevant transferable skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of people
• The ability to listen carefully, understand individual needs and respond in a professional and respectful way
• A commitment to inclusion, confidentiality and treating people with dignity and respect

Why join Lancashire County Council?

When you join Lancashire County Council, you will become part of a team that values collaboration, support and continuous development. You will be supported by your line manager and colleagues and have access to networks and opportunities that will help you grow in your role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel welcomed, valued and able to be themselves.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• A family-friendly working environment
• Financial and travel benefits
• Access to learning, training and development opportunities
• Further details are available via Lancashire County Council staff benefits

Additional information

As this role includes home working, you will need a suitable workspace at home and a reliable broadband connection.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully before applying. In your supporting statement, make sure you clearly address all of the criteria identified for assessment at the application stage. Some criteria will be explored further at interview.

Please ensure all supporting documentation is uploaded before you submit your application, as additional documents cannot be accepted after the closing date.

Interview information

Interviews will be held on 16 th July 2026 at Fernandes Centre, 7–9 North Street, Burnley, BB10 1LU. Please note that it will not be possible to rearrange the interview date or time.

Ready to apply?

If you are looking for a role where your skills can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Lancashire County Council.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Adele Cradock, Business Support Team Leader, Email: ***email_hidden***, Telephone: 01282 470780

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation 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.

Job Description/Person Specification