Business Support Assistant Level 3

Business Support Administrator Opportunities

• Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 (Please note: The successful candidate will start at the bottom of the pay scale)
• Hours: 37
• Contract Types: Permanent
• Locations: Orchard Street, Lincoln
• Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2026
• Interviews: Tuesday 30th June 2026(via Microsoft Teams)

Ready to launch your career in a role where every day brings something new?

Our Business Support teams are the soul of our organisation, playing a vital role in keeping everything running efficiently.

Join us, grow with us, and be part of something bigger.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and committed individuals to provide support to the Fostering and Adoption team.

About the role:

As a Business Support administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our offices. Your responsibilities may include:

• Managing and organising office documents and records.
• Handling incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls.
• Assisting with scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments.
• Providing support to various departments/ services as needed.
• Maintaining office supplies and equipment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary & pension - enjoy a competitive salary and a local government pension scheme.
• Generous Holidays: plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional hours.
• Staff Discounts: access a variety of staff discounts.
• Health & Wellbeing: take advantage of our first-class health and wellbeing package.
• Learning & Development: continuous learning opportunities with a range of training and qualifications.

For more details on our rewards and benefits, click here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for people with

• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd welcome your application!

How to apply

To apply, please register and apply online using your CV, with a covering letter detailing why you think you should be considered for the role. Please read the Job Description and use the guidance documents to assist you in submitting the best application possible.If you have any questions, please contact the team at RecruitmentBS@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Key dates

Applications Close on 22nd June and interviews will be held on the 30th of June and the 1st of July Via MS Teams

Start your journey with Lincolnshire County Council and shape a brighter future for yourself and our community.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

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

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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.