Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 37 per week
Salary: NJC Grade D SCP 7-11 £27,274 - £29,071 per annum
Closing Date: 10th November 2026 at 23:59pm
The Blackpool Children's Multi Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA) and Children, Young People and Families Partnership Board (CYPFP) are seeking an organised, motivated and proactive Business Support Officer to join our MASA and CYPFP Board Business Unit. This is a key role providing high quality administrative and business support to ensure the effective delivery of children's partnership priorities.
This post is essential to the smooth functioning of the Business Unit, supporting governance, coordination, communication and performance activities across a range of partnership boards, meetings and groups.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting meetings, maintaining records, coordinating actions, processing information and ensuring that business processes are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and business support to the Business Unit.
- Organise and support meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
- Maintain accurate records, website and information systems.
- Assist with the coordination of reports, performance information and partnership documentation.
- Assist with the coordination of workforce development activity including training administration and communication
- Support communications and engagement with partners and stakeholders including the production of newsletters and updating website information
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and highly organised individual with:
- Excellent administration and organisational skills.
- Ability to communicate with colleagues and senior partners with strong written and verbal communication skills including face to face activities
- Experience of working in a busy office or business support environment.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- A flexible and collaborative approach to work.
- Experience of or working in a safeguarding role would be an advantage but not essential
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team that plays a central role in delivering children and adults safeguarding partnership priorities across Blackpool. You will contribute to meaningful work that supports effective governance, safeguarding partnership working and positive outcomes for children, families and communities.
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Business Support Officer - Csap And Cypf Strategic Partnership Board employer: Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Lancashire. Join us in our mission to drive positive change and reform within the SEND service, all while enjoying the vibrant community and resources that Blackpool has to offer.
