Business Support Officer | Education and Children's Team | Preston | Part Time

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental body in North West England is seeking an enthusiastic Business Support Officer for a part-time role. You will support the Education and Children’s Directorate, engaging with managers and the public. The ideal candidate will be passionate about service delivery, possess administrative experience, and have strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this temporary position is until June 2026 or until the return of the substantive post holder.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days

Opportunities for flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Family friendly employer

Financial and travel benefits

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and databases.
• Ability to provide clear and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and operational colleagues in the Education Quality and Performance team.
• Communicate and provide advice to managers, social workers, and families.
• Enhance team performance and service delivery.

Skills

Passion for service delivery

Experience in administration

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Effective communication

Job description

Description

Salary per annum fixed term until 30 June 2026 part time 22.2 hours per week pro rata

Job Title

School Improvement Business Support Officer Grade 4 part time (22.2 hrs) temporary until end June 2026 or return of substantive post holder

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 provides support to managers and operation colleagues within the Education Quality and Performance (School Improvement) and the office base is at County Hall be aware we are presently hybrid working from home and the office location.

What we are looking for

Passion. You’ll be passionate about delivering a great service and experience its 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 26 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 non-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 w / c 1 Dec 2025 and details will be sent to you a few days in advance of the interview Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.

For further information about the role please contact : Colette Brotherton Business support Team Leader