Business Support Officer – SEND Access to Resources

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: Preston
Job Description:


  • Manage referrals and workflow systems

  • Support specialist placement administration

  • Manage shared inboxes and respond to enquiries

  • Maintain accurate databases and records

  • Produce reports and management information

  • Support meetings, panels and governance processes

  • Process financial documentation and resolve queries

  • Work closely with schools, providers, families and internal colleagues

  • Support children and young people with SEND in accessing appropriate educational placements and resources


Requirements



  • Experience providing administrative or business support

  • Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to build positive working relationships

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C / 4-9) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent experience

  • Strong ICT and administrative skills

  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

  • Commitment to equality, diversity and excellent customer service

  • Ability to attend County Hall for a minimum of 40% of the working week

  • Successful applicant required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure

  • Role is not open to international sponsorship


Core Competencies


Demonstrates strong administrative and organizational capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and managing sensitive information. Ability to build positive relationships and support children and young people with SEND in educational settings.


Highest-signal resume keywords



  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

  • Administrative Support Experience

  • Strong Organisational Skills

  • Attention to Detail

  • Customer Service Commitment


Hard Skills



  • Database Management

  • Report Production

  • Financial Documentation Processing

  • ICT Skills

  • Record Keeping


Soft Skills



  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Ability to Manage Competing Priorities

  • Team Collaboration

  • Independence

  • Relationship Building


Certifications & Qualifications



  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application


Industry Keywords



  • SEND

  • Educational Placements

  • Equality and Diversity

  • Governance Processes

  • Customer Service


Tools & Technologies



  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

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Posted: September 6th, 2026