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Business Support Officer (early Years Inclusion An

Reference: 18275

Deadline13th October, 2026
HoursFull Time, Permanent Salary £28,153 - £32,046PA

Job Description

The role:
liverpool city council is seeking a highly motivated, organised and passionate business support officer to join our dedicated early years inclusion and send team. this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a service that supports young children with special educational needs and disabilities to access the right support at the right time, enabling them to thrive in mainstream, early years settings. the role also offers opportunities to engage in professional development, continuous learning and opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and service improvements.

as a business support officer within the early years inclusion and send team, you will provide comprehensive administrative and financial support across the team. you will be central to the smooth running of the service, supporting panels, maintaining data systems, managing financial processes, and ensuring that high-quality information and support are provided to colleagues, partner agencies, education settings and families across the city.

in this varied and rewarding role, you will:

provide high-quality administrative support across the service
as a business support officer you will support send-related panel meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking and communication of outcomes
manage and maintain electronic records, databases and filing systems
monitor team mailboxes and respond professionally to enquiries from colleagues, partners and the public
collate, analyse and report performance and service data
as a business support officer you will support application and funding processes across the team
process purchase orders, invoices, grants and payments in accordance with financial regulations
assist with budget monitoring and financial record keeping
as a business support officer you will coordinate training events, meetings and workshops
support quality assurance activities, audits and performance reporting
work collaboratively with education settings, nursery leaders, sendcos and partner organisations
as a business support officer you will promote effective information sharing, confidentiality and data protection practices

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