Business Support Officer| Permanent| Part-Time

Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum (Pro Rata)| Permanent| Part-Time 4.5 days per week International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Co-ordinator (Grade 5) | East Lancashire Family Safeguarding Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Team Co-ordinator to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated Business Support team within Lancashire County Council's Family Safeguarding Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting frontline practitioners and managers who work with some of Lancashire's most vulnerable children and families. About the Family Safeguarding Team Family Safeguarding is an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach that aims to safely keep families together, improve children's health and educational outcomes, and reduce the risk of harm. Our teams bring together professionals supporting parents experiencing domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse challenges. What We're Looking For • Passion for excellent service and continuous improvement. • Administration experience and confidence using Microsoft Office and databases. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Why Join Lancashire County Council? • Competitive salary • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities • Health and wellbeing support • Family-friendly policies • Financial and travel benefits • Learning, training and development opportunities • Supportive leadership and strong professional networks Application Information Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria within the person specification. Supporting documents must be uploaded before submission and cannot be accepted after the closing date. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14 September 2026 at Pendle CAPSS, 325 Burnley Road, Colne, BB8 8LA. Further Information The successful candidates base is negotiable between Rossendale and Burnley. Working Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be full working days with the remaining hours negotiable across Monday and Friday. Vicky Magee, Business Support Team Leader| Email: [email protected]| Telephone: 01282 470925 This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description/Person Specification Local Government Reorganisation The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028. If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation. Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.