Office Manager (Part-time, Flexible) Ludicology Ltd

Location:Home-based and office in Wrexham

Hours:15 hours per week (equivalent to 2 full days)

Salary:£11,700 per year (£31,200 pro rata, £15 per hour)

Contract:Permanent

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional looking for a flexible part-time role? Do you have excellent communication and administration skills and enjoy working in a small, dynamic organisation? If so,Ludicologywants to hear from you!

About Us

Ludicology is committed to promoting the value of play through research, advocacy, and practical interventions. We emphasize the importance of play-friendly environments, recognizing play as a fundamental part of childrens lives. Our work involves shaping public spaces, fostering community engagement, and reimagining neighbourhoods to support play and sociability.

Company culture

At Ludicology, we are passionate about improving childrens opportunities for play and fostering play-friendly communities. Our team culture reflects this commitment through:

Creativity & Innovation We embrace playfulness in our work, encouraging experimentation and new ways of thinking.
Flexibility & Autonomy We value trust and give team members the freedom to approach their work in ways that best suit their strengths.
Purpose-Driven & People-Oriented Our work has a meaningful impact, and we are motivated by shared values around childrens rights and community well-being.
Collaboration & Inclusivity We believe in open dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and participatory decision-making.
Supportive & Reflective Learning and professional development are embedded in our culture, ensuring continuous growth.
Community Engagement & Hands-On Learning Our work is immersive, interactive, and directly connected to the people and places we seek to support.
Work-Life Balance We recognize the importance of maintaining a sustainable workload and actively support a balanced approach to work and personal life.

We are looking for team members who thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and are eager to contribute to meaningful change.

The Role

As ourOffice Manager, youll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining excellent communication with clients and associates
Managing email accounts for company directors
Scheduling meetings and diary management
Bookkeeping, invoicing, and basic banking tasks
Producing and monitoring contracts
Organising events, including publicity and logistics
Purchasing and preparing project resources
Arranging travel and accommodation
Supporting research projects, including recruitment of participants
Coordinating team meetings and recording minutes
Producing quarterly newsletters
Providing additional organisational support as needed

What Were Looking For

Essential:

Ability to travel to Wrexham for work on a regular basis
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Warm, friendly, and professional approach to clients
Strong communication skills and high standards of professionalism
High proficiency in IT, including MS Office and Google Workspace
Proactive, self-motivated, and problem-solving mindset
Adaptability and willingness to take on a variety of organisational tasks

Desirable:

Experience in office or project management
Familiarity with remote team tools like Slack and Trello
Experience using Zoom (or similar) for meetings and webinars

What We Offer

Flexible part-time hours (term-time only option available)
14 days holiday per year (35 days pro rata including bank holidays)
Pension scheme enrolment
A supportive and friendly working environment

This role would suit someone with children in school who wants to fit their working hours around parenting responsibilities.

Terms of the role

The appointment is subject to a 6-month probation and training period.

The role is part-time and can be either just term time or all year. Pay and holiday will be adjusted accordingly.

The post comes with 14 days holiday per year (equivalent to 35 days pro rata, including bank holidays), the majority of which is expected to be taken in school holidays.

Successful candidates will be automatically enrolled in the companys pension scheme.

Interested?

If youd like to join our team, please send us a letter explaining your knowledge and experience in an office manager role and how you meet the job criteria. Please also include to relevant references confirming whether you are happy for these to be contacted prior to interview.

Applications close on3rd April 2025