Office Administrator Job Description

Office Administrator - Lancashire Cricket Foundation

Salary: £23,000 to £25,500 per Annum dependent on experience

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

The Lancashire Cricket Foundation (LCF) is the charitable arm of Lancashire Cricket, dedicated to using the power of cricket to make a positive difference across communities in Lancashire. Through a range of programmes, community cohesion and cricket development, the Foundation aims to inspire and engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Our work is guided by our core values: Collaborative, Driven, Inclusive, Passionate, Respectful, and Brave — values that shape how we work together and how we make an impact.

Role Overview

The Office Administrator will provide efficient and professional administrative support to the Lancashire Cricket Foundation team. This role is key to ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Foundation’s operations, supporting programme delivery, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating communication between staff, partners, and stakeholders. The operational management of the systems and tracking of programme delivery will be supported by this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the Foundation and Lancashire Cricket team to coordinate projects, meetings, and internal communications.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Managing Director, Senior Operations Manager, and wider Foundation team.

• Manage day-to-day operations, including emails, calls, post, records, and databases, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Take ownership of tasks and deadlines, consistently delivering high-quality, reliable work.

• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for diverse communities, schools, and partners.

• Support inclusive projects and events that use cricket to engage and inspire people of all backgrounds and abilities.

• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality, assisting with staff onboarding, supplier relations, and stakeholder engagement.

• Contribute ideas to improve systems and processes, showing initiative and adaptability to change.

• Maintain high professional standards; promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all activities.

• Work flexibly, attend events as needed, follow all policies and training requirements, and engage in ongoing personal development.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confident using digital systems including Monday.com and Cvent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Lancashire Cricket Foundation.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in a charity, community, or sports organisation.
• Understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Knowledge of CRM or project management software.
• Interest in cricket or community sport.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday allowance increasing with service
• 2 x standard Lancashire Cricket season memberships
• Social events throughout the year
• Enhanced pension scheme, including life assurance after successful probation
• Optional health cash plan scheme
• Discounts at the Lancashire Cricket Official Store, Trafford Cricket Centre, Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford, Caffè Nero and with the Club’s partners
• Free parking

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for sports, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Lancashire Cricket Club!

We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity.

We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and are looking for candidates who can contribute diversity of representation and thinking to Lancashire Cricket.