BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Cricket Scotland is currently seeking a Business Operations Manager to play a central role in ensuring Cricket Scotland is an effective and trusted governing body for the sport. As the national governing body for cricket in Scotland, Cricket Scotland is responsible for leading and developing the game from grassroots participation through to international cricket. Working alongside clubs, volunteers, officials, coaches, schools, communities, and partners across the country, we are committed to growing the game and ensuring cricket is inclusive, welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for all. Our strategy, Uniting People and Communities through Cricket (2024–2028), sets out a clear vision for the future of the game in Scotland, with a focus on growing participation, supporting clubs, developing the women’s and girls’ game, and creating positive experiences and opportunities across all levels of cricket.

The Business Operations Manager is a key senior role within Cricket Scotland, responsible for ensuring the organisation operates effectively, efficiently and sustainably across its core business functions. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Senior Management Team, Board, relevant Committees, outsourced finance providers and external partners, the postholder will lead and strengthen Cricket Scotland’s financial management, business operations, governance support and organisational systems.

This includes providing operational support to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Budget Managers for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cashflow monitoring, funding and grant reporting, audit preparation, financial controls and compliance. Beyond finance, the Business Operations Manager will support the effective running of the organisation through strong administrative, operational and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering & Decision Support: Act as Cricket Scotland’s internal lead for business operations and for coordinating the organisation’s relationship with its outsourced finance partner, providing clear advice, support and challenge to colleagues, budget holders and senior leaders.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis: Coordinate Cricket Scotland’s internal input into the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, working closely with budget holders, senior leaders and the outsourced finance partner responsible for leading financial planning, modelling, forecasting and budgeting.
• Funding, Grants & Partnerships: Act as the lead point of contact for sportscotland and the International Cricket Council for all financial reporting and monitoring for funding agreements.
• Audit, Compliance & Controls: Support the External Audit relationship including preparation for the annual external audit, collation of working papers and liaison with auditors.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Support strong governance and business operations across Cricket Scotland, working with the CEO, Board, Committees and Senior Management Team as required.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs and priorities of Cricket Scotland.

Success Factors:

• Delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial and operational information that supports effective decision‑making.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, Board members, Committees and external partners.
• Ensuring Cricket Scotland maintains high standards of governance, compliance and financial control.
• Continuously improving business processes, systems and organisational efficiency.
• Supporting a collaborative, customer‑focused culture across the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Degree‑level qualification in finance, business management, accounting, governance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience in a senior business operations, business management, finance coordination or organisational management role.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills, with the ability to coordinate people, processes, systems and information across a busy organisation.

Hours of Work: You will work an average of 37.5 hours per week within this role. While standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, the nature of the role requires a high degree of flexibility. Evening and weekend working may be required.

Place of Work: The normal place of work for this role is the National Cricket Academy, Edinburgh. We operate a hybrid‑working model and, where appropriate, there will be flexibility to work from home on some days each week.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Cricket Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our leadership and helps us better deliver our vision and strategy for the future of Scottish cricket.

Application Process: To apply for this exciting opportunity, please provide your contact details, respond to the questions posed, and upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in this role and what you will bring to this role. The closing date for the post is Sunday 12 July 2026. The salary for this role is £36,384 - £41,266 per annum.

Benefits: 35.5 days’ holiday per year, including public holidays. Enhanced sick pay provisions. Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle‑to‑work, home, and tech purchases, offering savings of up to around 8%. Health Cash Plan, providing money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy. 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, including access to online GP appointments.