Purpose
Cornwall Cricket Board is proud of the positive impact it makes on cricket and the wider community.
The Administrative Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and organisational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the business. This role is central to maintaining effective internal processes, coordinating communication, supporting management, and contributing to a positive organisational culture. Done well, it’s the role that will serve as the glue holding the wider team together.
Key Objectives
Planning and Organising
- Coordinate board events, and travel arrangements as required.
- Support the chair in ensuring the effective operation of the board, including advising on procedures and meeting conduct.
- Organise and administer board, committee and annual general meetings, including preparing agenda’s, distributing papers, taking minutes and ensuring decisions are implemented.
Administration
- Facilitate good communication between the board, its committees, senior management and stakeholders.
- Act as the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, email and phone calls.
- Assist with basic financial management tasks e.g., processing invoices, financial records to support the work of the Finance Manager.
- To act as CCB's Disciplinary Officer responsible for the administration and organisation of disciplinary and appeals processes within the recreational game.
- To deliver any administration functions as required by, and that may arise within, the Cornwall Cricket Board e.g. holiday camps, pathway communications to clubs, players and opponents.
IT systems and processes
- To manage IT systems for the purposes of course bookings and the management of staff and volunteers, e.g., Cvent (Booking system), Club Affiliation and Accreditation Scheme, DBS, course bookings (coaching, umpiring, Safehands, holiday camps).
Delivery
- To plan and coordinate events, e.g. volunteer awards and pathway player awards.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in administration or office support roles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
- Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with donors, funders, and partners.
- Understanding of companies House, Charities Commission and data protection (GDPR)
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, flexible, empathetic and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in data collection and analysis to drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively and helpfully as part of a small team.
Desirable
- Experience supporting HR, finance, or compliance processes.
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
- Familiarity with CRM or administrative software tools.
- Previous experience in sports administration.
- Passionate about cricket and its potential to create positive change in society.
Pay: £24,785.00-£24,786.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Truro TR1 3XX
