Business Support Administrator
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £29,540 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kendal, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westmorland and Furness Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WMF2478e |
Summary
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council is an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first, and to be the heart of everything we do.
Do you want to support the improvement of outcomes for children, young people and their families?
Would you like to provide administrative support to Children and Families teams and their managers, and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies?
The purpose of the Children & Families service, within Children’s Services, is to safeguard and protect children at the highest level of need and improve their outcomes, along with those of young people and families.
If you are interested in being part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for these children and their families and you possess the ability to work under pressure, we would like to hear from you!
The Role:
As a Business Support Administrator, you will provide administrative support to those teams involved in providing early help and safeguarding interventions.
You will provide efficient and effective administrative support within the team to meet operational needs and administer processes and procedures as directed by the Business Support Team Leader, Team Managers and/or Service/Senior Managers.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and successful administrator to provide top level business support and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies.
Candidates must possess excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, as well as high level organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will present a confident, professional image to teams, team managers and other colleagues within the Directorate.
We are looking for someone who is confident and can work independently in a busy, demanding environment, with excellent organisational skills and an ability to use their own initiative.
Having a keen eye for detail and an accurate approach to your work, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
If we have described you, and you share our desire to make a difference for children, young people and their families then please apply today!
Westmorland and Furness Council is an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first, and to be the heart of everything we do.
Do you want to support the improvement of outcomes for children, young people and their families?
Would you like to provide administrative support to Children and Families teams and their managers, and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies?
The purpose of the Children & Families service, within Children’s Services, is to safeguard and protect children at the highest level of need and improve their outcomes, along with those of young people and families.
If you are interested in being part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for these children and their families and you possess the ability to work under pressure, we would like to hear from you!
The Role:
As a Business Support Administrator, you will provide administrative support to those teams involved in providing early help and safeguarding interventions.
You will provide efficient and effective administrative support within the team to meet operational needs and administer processes and procedures as directed by the Business Support Team Leader, Team Managers and/or Service/Senior Managers.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and successful administrator to provide top level business support and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies.
Candidates must possess excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, as well as high level organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will present a confident, professional image to teams, team managers and other colleagues within the Directorate.
We are looking for someone who is confident and can work independently in a busy, demanding environment, with excellent organisational skills and an ability to use their own initiative.
Having a keen eye for detail and an accurate approach to your work, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
If we have described you, and you share our desire to make a difference for children, young people and their families then please apply today!