Corporate Support Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (we are open to discussion about working patterns)

Salary: Scale 6 SCP18-22 £31,537 - £33,699 per annum

Closing Date: 26th July 2026 11.59 pm

An additional dynamic role has just become available, ideal for an enthusiastic and positive individual. As the role is so varied, we're after someone adaptable with transferable skills who can handle daily queries and take on routine tasks, giving the team more capacity for strategic work.

This is a unique opportunity that will also play a supporting role in the Local Government Reorganisation programme, bringing together Councils in Lancashire during the biggest period of change the sector has seen in 50 years! Contributing to meaningful change and working collaboratively at scale.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working effectively as a team player, as well as supporting other teams, along with the ability to connect with people from a range of different backgrounds and needs. This is a demanding role that offers variety every hour, with the opportunity to learn something new every day, developing your skillset, experience and knowledge as you work across the whole organisation.

The role will cover duties such as business improvement, reputational and performance management, acting as a change agent to identify efficiencies, and supporting public relations engagement and service reviews.

Main Job Purpose:

• Co-ordinate, drive and facilitate corporate business support activities on behalf of all internal customers
• Lead the client role, providing support and advice to outsourced corporate support activities
• Promote and enhance the reputation of the council using all communication channels
• Champion and drive improvement across the whole council

Why join us…???

The office location is at the Town Hall opposite the beach, Lytham St Annes (rated one of the best places to live in the Northwest!) We don't have a "one size fits all" idealism; we embrace diversity, and that includes personal and family requirements. Delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock. There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work-life balance you'll love with up to 24 days of annual leave plus nine days of public holidays. After five years of service, the annual leave entitlement is increased to 29 days. Fylde Council is dedicated to ongoing staff training schemes. Following the successful completion of the six-month probationary period, staff are also entitled to:

• A healthcare benefits programme.
• Access to reduced gym membership through Fylde Coast YMCA.
• Access to a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• Paid Apprenticeship Levy scheme, a government scheme to fund apprenticeships.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Internal sports and social club opportunities.
• Wellbeing and wellness initiatives.

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: Alex Scrivens, 01253 658543, alex.scrivens@fylde.gov.uk 

We do not accept CVs. For full details, please see the attached Job Description. 

Interviews: week commencing Monday, 3rd of August.

to view the Job Description.