BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 2

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roebuck School in Ashton, Preston, Lancashire is seeking a proactive School Business Officer to join the busy school office. You will manage records, attendance, admissions and communications, liaising with staff, parents and visitors to ensure smooth operation.

The role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with a supportive team. Hours are 37 per week across 5 days, ideally starting 8.15am, with occasional overtime and term-time only

Qualifications

• English & Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience in office administration and managing own workload is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General school office administration and record keeping.
• Manage attendance records/registers and school census tasks.
• Liaise with staff, parents and visitors; support admissions and communications.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Time management

Education

Administration or business qualification

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Location The Roebuck School, Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN (341 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.roebuck.lancs.sch.uk Summary READVERTISEMENT:

The Governors of The Roebuck School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, approachable and pro-active School Business Officer to join ourfriendly team in our busy school office. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a key ability to self-manage workload.

The appointed candidate will work closely with the Bursarbut will be required to complete tasks independently (once confident). Responsibility will also be taken for general record keeping, attendance records/registers, training records,school census, childcare eligibility codes, preparing new admissions, and liaising with staff, parents and visitors. Knowledge and experience of school administration, particularly using SIMsis desirable but not essential. General administrative jobs may also be required (e.g. photocopying, scanning etc.).

The Business Officer will be the main interface between school, visitors, parents/carers and the public and will have responsibility for overseeing visitors and contractors, answering phone calls, emails and immediate matters, as well as opening the door to let children and their parents in during session times. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is essential. The appointed candidate will work closely with the team to ensure effective communication with parents ensuring timely updates, newsletters and other important information is passed on. We hope to find someone who takes on tasks with a positive attitude, takes pride in their work.

This position requires the candidate to work 37 hours across5 days per week, and again ideally, starting at 8.15am most days. Flexibility for days and times will be considered for the appropriate candidate. On occasion, it may be necessary to work some minimal overtime (agreed in advance) during busy periods or to attend training.

This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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

• English & Maths GCSE grade Cor above (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Administration or business qualification

Essential Experience

• Working in an office environment
• Experience of managing own workload
• Experience and competent use of PC

Desirable Experience

• Working in a school office - including experience of SIMS

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.