Business Support Officer

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexi-time

LGPS

Gym membership discount

Parking subsidy

Hybrid working

Supportive management

Upskilling

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking motivated and organised Business Support Officers to join our Corporate Business Operations team. This permanent role offers both full-time and part-time vacancies across Children's Services, Adults Services and Environment, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement in a fast-paced office environment.

We support hybrid working and provide 26 days leave, flexi-time, and a strong Local Government Pension Scheme, plus discounts on gym

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time.Department: Chief ExecutivesDepartmentClosing Date: 17th September 2026Interview Date: w/c 28 September 2026

A t Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, we are passionate about delivering high-quality services that make a positive difference to our communities,familiesand workforce. We are looking for motivated and organised Business Support Officers to join our Corporate Business Operations team.

Our team plays a key role in transforming the way we deliver business support and administrative services across the Council. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team, contributing to service improvement while supporting a wide range of colleagues and departments.

We currentlyhavefull-timeand part-timevacanciesacross our service supportingChildren'sServices, Adults Services and Environment.

Youwill gain valuable experience in a professional, fast-paced office environment, with opportunities to collaborate across multiple teams and departments. This cross-functional exposure will give you a broader understanding of the organisation, support your professional development, and enable you to become a valued member of our team.

So why join us?

Our organisational valuesdemonstratewhy employees are proud to workBwDreflecting on how everyoneis working towards a common purpose.

We have awelcomingenvironment where we trust in an individuals’contributions and enthusiasmwhereyoucanmake your mark.

Having an effective business support function helps make our organisationoperatemore smoothly and our Business Operationsservice is relied uponto provide a variety of administrative support across the Council.

We offer flexible approach to hybrid workingand you willbepart ofa friendly and supportive team who will help you grow and develop.

We also pride ourselves in the work we do collaboratively across the organisation and whilst working independently is important, we like to celebrate working with colleagues in other teams and services to get things done quickly and efficiently.

What we offer

• 26 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days annual leave after 5years service
• Flexi-timeScheme
• ExcellentLocal Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership atBwDLeisure Centres
• Subsidised parking onallocatedcar parks
• Hybrid working, a flexible approach to working from home and from ourpurpose-builtoffices
• A supportive management team and colleagues
• On the job training and upskilling

This listing may close before the application closing date if sufficient applications have beenreceived.