Job Description:| Salary £23,893 - £25,979 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week | Accrington |Pay Award PendingInternational Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorshipBusiness Support Officer, Grade 5We 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.We have 2 full time, permanent posts available, which will support the Pupil Access East Team based at Lancashire House, Enterprise Way, Accrington, BB5 0FL.The team provides outstanding support to operational staff and managers and you could be really experienced in administration or looking to build on your previous experience and there is no better place to do this than with us.What we are looking for:Passion: You'll be passionate about delivering a great service and experience, it's 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.In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.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
For further details please follow the link:We have a blended approach to where we work with some home and office working, therefore, you will be required to have a suitable working space within your home and broadband connection.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.We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.Interviews will be held week of w/c 17 June 2024. Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.For further information about the role please contact:Tracey Smith, Business Support Team LeaderEmail:Tel: 01772 537842
