National Landscape Business Support Officer

Lancaster City Council; Arnside; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Lancaster City Council in Arnside is seeking a National Landscape Business Support Officer. The role provides financial, administrative and practical support within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to landscape conservation and community projects across Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape.

Hybrid working is available and a full UK driving licence is preferred. The post is part-time (29.6 hours per week) and permanent, with weekend/evening work by arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial/budget management and administration.
• Excellent communication skills across formats.
• Strong organisational and office/ICT skills with attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, administrative and practical support to the National Landscape team.
• Assist across multiple projects and programmes to conserve and connect people to the landscape.

Skills

Budget management

Administration

Project support

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Office ICT

Job description

National Landscape Business Support Officer

Arnside , LA5 0HG

Contract Type: Part Time - Permanent

This is a rare opportunity to become a key part of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape team at an exciting time. We're looking for an experienced individual to provide financial, administrative and practical support as part of our friendly multidisciplinary team based in Arnside. You'll be part of a wider community of organisations too. The role is very varied - you'll get involved in all aspects of the team's work to conserve, enhance and connect people to the landscape across a wide range of projects and programmes. This beautiful area is celebrated for its wealth of wildflowers, birds, butterflies and diverse habitats.

Who we're looking for

You'll need to have:

• An excellent track record and extensive experience of financial/budget management, administration and project/organisational support
• Excellent ability to communicate in a range of formats
• Excellent organisational and office/ICT skills including outstanding attention to detail
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and a willingness to learn and develop

The role will require occasional weekend and evening working by arrangement, and occasional lone working. The hours of work are 29.6 per week, normal working days to be agreed (Monday to Friday). The Council's Flexible Working Hours Scheme applies to this post. You'll be based at the National Landscape Office and Information Centre, The Old Station Building, Arnside, and there's provision for hybrid working. A full current UK driving licence is preferred.

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