Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Officer to join our supportive team and support services that facilitate effective communication for all.
What we can offer you
- A supportive team.
- A chance to work within the not-for-profit sector and add social value within the communities we serve.
- Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance.
- Where appropriate, we will provide training.
- Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
Main duties of the job
This post will primarily focus for this role is the smooth running of appointment-based Speech and Language Therapy services. This involves communicating with parents/carers, and colleagues within educational settings and commissioning organisations, y phone, email and online booking systems. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft office 365 applications, especially Outlook and Excel. Ideally they will also have an understanding of neurodiversity and experience in communicating with parents and educational settings (nurseries, schools and colleges).
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.
Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provide services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has grown in:
- Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees and many consultants who support short term projects.
- Reach in 2023-2024, our services impacted over 18,000 children and families.
- And Impact!
We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others.
Here's a flavour of what its like to work within Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
- "Communicate has an excellent ethos. Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked for!"
- "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to team members."
- "It's an absolute privilege to work for this company and I'm so proud of it."
Details
Date posted
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,430 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0624-25-0009
Job locations
Communicate SLT CIC
Business First Ltd
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2RP
Employer details
Employer name
Communicate SLT CIC
Address
Communicate SLT CIC
Business First Ltd
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2RP
Employer's website
https://communicate-slt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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