Business Support Officer| Permanent| Part-Time 18.5hrs in Preston

Salary £25,989 – £28,142 per annum | Permanent | Part‑Time – 18.5 hours per week (pro‑rata).

International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Job Title

Business Support Officer Grade 5

Working Hours

Part‑time (18.5 hpw) – Working Monday (all day), Tuesday (all day) and Wednesday (am).

Location

Based at County Hall, Preston PR1 8XJ. The role supports Adoption Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen and involves a combination of home and office working arrangements.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our established team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Children\’s Directorate. You should be experienced in administration or willing to develop your skills in this area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding support to operational staff and managers.
• Work within a combination of home and office working arrangements, ensuring a suitable home‑working environment and broadband connection.
• Collaborate with the Adoption Panel function and support related activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Passion for delivering a great service and experience – motivated to get it right the first time, ask for support when needed and build on existing skills.
• Experience working in an administrative setting with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and databases.
• Excellent communication skills – engaging with managers, social workers, families, members of the public and the wider team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday entitlement – starting at 26 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Health and well‑being support.
• Family‑friendly employer.
• Financial and travel benefits.
• Access to training and development.

Contact for Application

Donna Ruszczak, Business Support Team Leader
Email: donna.ruszczak@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 01282 470632

Recruitment Notes: This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful candidates will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure.

Please note the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent. The salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.