Business Support Officer | Full Time | Transport Services | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Bamber Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in Bamber Bridge is seeking an motivated Administrative Assistant to support their Integrated Transport Services team. You will assist with service delivery and work collaboratively with various teams. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and generous annual leave, including bank holidays. Applicants should possess strong communication and organizational skills alongside proficiency in common IT tools.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits platform

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and people skills.
• Knowledge of IT systems and experience learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Delivery operations in transport and fleet services teams.
• Build effective working relationships with other service areas and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Overview

Description | Salary £25,185 - £25,989, Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata

Integrated Transport Services
Lancashire County Council
Full time, 37 hours per week | Business Support | Bamber Bridge with potential for some hybrid working.

We are currently recruiting… Lancashire County Council's Integrated Transport Services is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to enhance our already established friendly and supportive team who will contribute to the key work of Lancashire County Council's Growth, Environment, Transport & Health Directorate, working within Transport Business Support Team

Working to the Transport Administration Manager and part of a county wide team, you will be supporting Service Delivery operations in our specialised transport and fleet services teams.

What We Are Looking For

Knowledge and Experience
We\'re looking for a suitably qualified person, with a good standard of education and has able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and people skills (friendly, considerate, patient, empathy etc). They will have a knowledge of IT systems including using Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and experience of learning new specialist software.

Communication
We\'re seeking someone who is an excellent communicator with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively within a wider team. You\'ll enjoy building effective working relationships with other service areas and colleagues.

Why join us

Benefits: There\'s fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you\'ll love; with up to 32 days annual leave plus 10 statutory/bank holidays. We also have an enviable Pension Scheme and Employee Benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.

Development: we\'ll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us. There will be opportunities for career progression both within the service but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. There\'ll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online, however, please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat – contact Helen Brewster, Transport Administration Manager, either by telephone [phone] or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Interview date: 13th October 2025

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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.