Operations & Administration Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Magheramason; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports organisation is seeking an individual to provide administrative and logistical support. Responsibilities include office administration, fixture organisation, and event support. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn. The job offers flexible hours, up to 25 hours per week. Interested applicants must be working age benefit claimants eligible via a Work Coach.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and undertake training as required.
• Previous experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Knowledge of sports clubs or community organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support office administration – data entry, emails, and record keeping.
• Assist with organisation of fixtures, meetings, and events.
• Help maintain databases for clubs, volunteers, and schools.
• Manage stock of equipment, uniforms, and resources.
• Provide support to staff and volunteers during key cricket festivals and events.

Skills

Organisational and administrative skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities

Interest in event management or operations

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NORTH WEST CRICKET UNION. To provide administrative and logistical support to the NWCU team, helping ensure smooth delivery of programmes, competitions, and events.

Responsibilities

• Support office administration – data entry, emails, and record keeping.
• Assist with organisation of fixtures, meetings, and events.
• Help maintain databases for clubs, volunteers, and schools.
• Manage stock of equipment, uniforms, and resources.
• Provide support to staff and volunteers during key cricket festivals and events.

Skills and Qualifications

• Organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training as required.
• Previous experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Knowledge of sports clubs or community organisations.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Interest in event management or operations.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent qualification/experience).

Further Information

The Employer is: NORTH WEST CRICKET UNION. JobStart Opportunity – Working Hours Information: Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours may be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours may be offered depending on availability; this should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART is open to working age benefit claimants who are deemed eligible by a Work Coach. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 21 Nov 2025