Area Support Officer | Grounds and Cleaning Team

Area Support Officer – Grounds and Cleaning Team – Lancashire – Full Time

Salary £32,061 – £36,363 per annum. Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week). Pro Rata.

Contract Type:
Full Time, Permanent (flexible working, up to 32 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays).

Working Hours:

37 hours per week.

About the role:

Lancashire County Council is a diverse employer who encourages the development of its staff to realise their full potential. The Grounds and Cleaning Team within the Property Service supports school clients and other organisations who buy into our Service. The role supports clients with grounds maintenance, cleaning needs, playground inspections, and contract procurement, as well as support for corporate buildings such as libraries, museums and care homes.

We pride ourselves on providing high‑quality, cost‑effective service and are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Area Support Officer to help deliver these services to our many clients. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the local community and make a difference to the people of Lancashire.

• Active support for learning and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement (26 days rising to 32 days after five years’ service plus eight bank holidays and two extra statutory days)
• Agile working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave buy‑back scheme – purchase additional days holiday
• Childcare vouchers (Salary Sacrifice Scheme – VAT free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice Scheme – VAT free)

Lancashire County Council as an equal opportunities’ employer intends that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief unless this can be objectively justified.

05/01/2026

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.