Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time.
Department: Chief Executives Department
Closing Date: 17th September 2026
Interview Date: w/c 28 September 2026
At Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, we are passionate about delivering high-quality services that make a positive difference to our communities, families and workforce. We are looking for motivated and organised Business Support Officers to join our Corporate Business Operations team.
Our team plays a key role in transforming the way we deliver business support and administrative services across the Council. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team, contributing to service improvement while supporting a wide range of colleagues and departments.
We currently have full-time and part-time vacancies across our service supporting Children's Services, Adults Services and Environment.
You will gain valuable experience in a professional, fast-paced office environment, with opportunities to collaborate across multiple teams and departments. This cross-functional exposure will give you a broader understanding of the organisation, support your professional development, and enable you to become a valued member of our team.
So why join us?
Our organisational values demonstrate why employees are proud to work BwD reflecting on how everyone is working towards a common purpose.
We have a welcoming environment where we trust in an individuals’ contributions and enthusiasm where you can make your mark.
Having an effective business support function helps make our organisation operate more smoothly and our Business Operations service is relied upon to provide a variety of administrative support across the Council.
We offer flexible approach to hybrid working and you will be part of a friendly and supportive team who will help you grow and develop.
We also pride ourselves in the work we do collaboratively across the organisation and whilst working independently is important, we like to celebrate working with colleagues in other teams and services to get things done quickly and efficiently.
What we offer
- 26 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days annual leave after 5 years service
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership at BwD Leisure Centres
- Subsidised parking on allocated car parks
- Hybrid working, a flexible approach to working from home and from our purpose-built offices
- A supportive management team and colleagues
- On the job training and upskilling
For more information and an informal chat, please call Melissa Coward on 01254 588981 or Simone Cleary on 01254 585371.
Please include any supporting information which you feel evidences how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification.
This listing may close before the application closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The Government has confirmed plans to reorganise local government across Lancashire. From April 2028, the current 15 councils will be replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire.
If you're successful in your application, you'll initially join Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. As part of the reorganisation, your employment will transfer to the new East Lancashire council from April 2028.
We're committed to continuing to deliver excellent services throughout this transition. By joining us now, you'll be part of an important period of change and have the opportunity to help shape the future of local government for local communities.
