Data Support Officer | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Data Support Officer on a permanent basis to provide IT and administrative support within the Estates & Facilities team in Preston. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, strong data entry skills, and the ability to troubleshoot IT issues. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged. The application closes on 29 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to create and manage dashboards.
• Strong data entry skills and experience maintaining databases.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide IT support.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-focused IT and administrative support to the Estates and Facilities Directorate.
• Schedule and manage meetings, take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Perform data entry, maintain databases, and create/manage dashboards.

Skills

Microsoft Office tools

Data entry skills

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is a specialist mental health and community NHS Foundation Trust. We are recruiting a Data Support Officer, on a permanent basis, to join the Estates & Facilities team based at Guild Park.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-focused systems, IT, clerical, and administrative support to the Estates and Facilities Directorate, and provide secretarial support to the Senior Management Team.
• Assist in supervising clerical activities and tasks, ensuring Estates and Facilities-related work and functions are supported effectively.
• Schedule and manage meetings, take and distribute meeting minutes, and provide general administrative support.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues; assist with setup and maintenance of office equipment; provide support for software and hardware problems.
• Perform data entry, maintain databases, and create/manage dashboards in Microsoft Excel to support the Information, Knowledge Management & Data Officer.
• Develop and maintain the department's intranet systems; work with the Systems Development Officer to drive continuous improvement for the department.
• Be proficient with the Microsoft suite (including Microsoft Excel, Teams and SharePoint).
• Support the recruitment process, manage payroll information, and coordinate with different departments and team members to ensure smooth department operation.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and ability to create and manage dashboards.
• Strong data entry skills and experience maintaining databases.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide basic IT support; good problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision includes inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health, and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides physical health and wellbeing services in the community in partnership with local organisations in Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton.

Flexibility and Work Patterns

LSCFT supports flexible working and a positive work/life balance. We consider patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to state any flexible working requests on their application and discuss at interview.

How to Apply

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. See the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role. This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.