Who we are

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, growing and nurturing the core domestic game – including all County cricket across all formats. The County structure is the factory and production line for all England cricketers – it’s where their careers begin and end.

Inspiring Generations is the ECB strategy for 2020-24 which sets out ambitious growth plans for cricket in England. At its core is the aim to make the game more accessible at all levels and have more communities and individuals saying “cricket is a game for me”.

It is a strategy for the whole game that balances celebrating and protecting cricket’s core with growing new audiences. Building on a hugely successful 2019 for the game, we want to inspire more people to play, follow, watch, attend and volunteer across the game, and to make cricket a sport that is representative of the communities that it serves. On the field, we will continue to deliver inspirational champions and will connect the game’s heroes to new generations of players and fans. Off the field, we will bring cricket’s purpose to life, not just with the aim of growing the game, but with the aim of connecting communities and making a positive difference in our modern and diverse society.

Together we will broaden the reach and relevance of cricket through our County network, by delivering against this strategy and the clear priorities it sets out to inspire more people to discover and share their passion for the game. Now is a hugely exciting time to be involved in cricket.

The role

Reporting to: CEO
Team: County Cricket
Location: Lord’s
Term: Permanent

The role will be responsible for growing and nurturing the core domestic game, delivering the Inspiring Generations strategy and overseeing all engagement with the First Class Counties and County Boards.

You’ll love this job if

• You are strongly committed to developing the game of cricket in the UK
• You are passionate about the future of the County game in this country
• You believe that strong stakeholder relationships are at the heart of a successful sport

You’ll be

• Delivering and executing the County Partnership agreement (CPA) throughout the counties
• Overseeing the first class and county cricket programme through the network, supporting them to grow their business
• Implementing the development of a professional game group
• Working closely with the counties to ensure engagement in all formats and competitions
• Delivering a new marketing and communications plan to promote and encourage support of the county game
• Reviewing existing structures and considering how the new MOU can really deliver
• Liaising with the Cricket Committee on all matters relating to professional cricket
• Developing excellent relationships with county boards and, in turn, bringing the counties and governing body closer together
• Leading the Participation and Growth teams and executing and delivering all programmes across the recreational game
• Managing and overseeing all activity with the host venue panel in regard to allocation of major matches
• Working closely with the CEO, board and senior executives across the ECB to ensure that the CPA is embedded across the business
• Contributing to the future direction and success of the ECB by being a key member of the EMT on all business matters

You’ll have

• Evidence of developing and implementing a strategy with a strong understanding of the landscape of cricket: its’ challenges and opportunities
• Gravitas and credibility to lead and inspire a number of diverse teams
• Solid, trustworthy relationships across the business and the game
• The ability to cut through and simplify complex problems with a collaborative and solution focused approach
• Knowledge and expertise of the first-class county playing environment and
  recreational cricket is desirable
• Openness, integrity, and the political sophistication to ensure both internal and external buy-in
• Effective communication skills

Our Values

STRONGER AS ONE TEAM
We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

PUSH NEW BOUNDARIES
We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

BE THE BEST IN THE GAME – ON & OFF THE PITCH
We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

PASSION FOR PLAY
We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following information via ‘Apply for job’ below:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience

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