Administrator - Schools Team

The role

Our Teams are friendly, welcoming and will support you in training to undertake a wide range of duties for departments across LCC.  Being fully integrated into every team, Business Support Assistants often become subject matter experts in the areas they support, developing and supporting best practice. You really can make a difference.

Schools support does require individuals who can be flexible with their working hours and able to support afternoon and evening meetings. 

What we're looking for

We need team players, with drive and determination. You'll also have a flexible, can-do positive attitude and a real desire to provide exceptional service. As some of our teams provide their invaluable support on-site, you may be required to work from one of our offices. Other roles offer the flexibility of home working and being on-site.

What's in it for you?

We are supportive of our employees and we genuinely care for and treat people as individuals. We aim to create a happy working environment in which you can flourish, reach your potential and provide the very best in customer service.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme 
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

Next steps

If this sounds like the role and place for you, the job description is attached, and this details the skills and experience we are looking for. You can also read our other supporting documents before submitting your application.

Want to know more? We’d love to hear from you and are happy to answer any questions to assist your application please email BS_Workforce_Management@lincolnshire.gov.uk or to apply please click on the below yellow apply for this job button.

Applications Close on 11th February 2024 and interviews will be held using Microsoft Teams.

Please note: It is current policy to not shortlist candidates more than once within a 4-month period who have previously applied for a Business Support post of the same grade in that time period.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.