BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Lancashire County Council; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribby with Wrea Endowed C.E. Primary School seeks an experienced, enthusiastic Business Support Officer to join our friendly community.

You will manage the day-to-day running of the school office, welcome pupils, parents, staff and visitors, and support the management of the school’s finances and administration. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am–4:30pm, 38 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days).

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications GCSE Maths and English at minimum grade C.
• Experience with SIMS financial systems.
• Current experience in a school office.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support in the school office and greet pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Support attendance, communications, and routine financial tasks.
• Assist in Governing Body meetings and the After School Club Management Committee.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Location Ribby With Wrea Endowed Church Of England Primary School, Dubside, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2WQ
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.ribby.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary Due to the retirement of the current postholder, the Governors of Ribby with Wrea Endowed C.E. Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised Business Support Officer to join our friendly and welcoming school community.

We are looking for a professional who is flexible, reliable and capable, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, able to manage competing priorities and thrive in a busy school environment where no two days are the same.

As the friendly face of our school, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our school office, providing a warm welcome to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates initiative and professionalism, and shares our commitment to creating a positive and supportive school environment.

The role will also involve participating in Governing Body meetings and the Management Committee of our After School Club, contributing to the wider organisation and successful running of our school.

Post details

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm (30-minute lunch break)
• Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time plus 5 equivalent days)
• Start date: 1 January 2027

This is a wonderful opportunity to become a valued member of our dedicated team and make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

• Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English, minimum grade C.
• Essential experience of SIMS financial systems

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Essential Experience

• Current experience in a school office.

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact Headteacher 01772685221 Proposed Interview Date: 20/11/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation 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'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.