Business Support Administrator - WMF2082e

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Job details Job reference REQ00000018386 Date posted 22/05/2025 Application closing date 22/06/2025 Location PENRITH Salary 27,711.00 - 28,624.00 Package Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Business Support Administrator - WMF2082e Job description
Location: Skirsgill Depot, Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity Westmorland and Furness Council’s Children & Families Business Support Service is seeking an experienced and dedicated administrator to join our team based in the Multi-Agency Children’s Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to support a service that is deeply committed to making timely, informed decisions that positively impact the lives of children and families. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and our Business Support Team plays a crucial role in making this a reality. You’ll be part of a well-supported team and have strong working relationships with the multi-agency partners, allowing us to understand, assess and address the immediate needs of children. Who we are looking for… A key aspect of the Business Support role involves communicating with both members of the public and professionals, primarily via phone and email, as well as accurately inputting and retrieving information from Children’s Services databases. As such, strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for the preferred candidate.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Angela Cockram on 07881 008264.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 22nd June 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role. Apply online Send to a friend