Inclusion Advisory Board Member - Foundation in Trafford

Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PX

Employment Type: Voluntary

About Us: The Lancashire Cricket Foundation works across the North West to develop and deliver a range of projects, programmes and events designed to engage, excite, inspire and improve individuals and communities through cricket. Established as the official charity of Lancashire Cricket, the Foundation provides governance for the recreational game and high-quality experiences that make a positive difference to the lives of the individuals and communities we engage in order to grow the appeal of the game at all levels. Lancashire Cricket recognises its responsibility, alongside the wider game, to actively tackle discrimination and promote inclusion at every level. We are committed to creating a sport where everyone feels welcome. While progress has been made, particularly in gender diversity, we know there is more to do. Our focus is on turning intent into action and embedding EDI across everything we do.

The Opportunity: Lancashire Cricket is seeking a passionate and committed volunteer to support the delivery and development of our EDI Action Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within the game and help ensure cricket is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible sport for all communities. Meetings will be held quarterly, with a mixture of virtual & in-person meetings to be held at a Lancashire Cricket Foundation.

Role Purpose:

• Advance equality of opportunity for all groups, as well as having a focus on the protected characteristics.
• Foster good relationships with the local community, so that cricket can be used to create positive sporting opportunities and increase participation for all.
• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation, and any form of abuse directed at specific groups.
• Support LCF with the pillars & objectives identified by Inclusion team or wider LCF staff.

Our EDI Framework:

• Welcome: Creating a genuinely inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
• Communication: Engaging communities through open, two-way dialogue where we listen, learn, and act.
• People: Educating and empowering our workforce and volunteers to lead change.
• Support: Building strong foundations to deliver sustainable impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the EDI Action Plan.
• Assist with community engagement and feedback gathering.
• Contribute ideas to improve inclusivity across programmes and environments.
• Help monitor progress and impact of EDI initiatives.
• Act as a positive advocate for inclusion within cricket.

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge of the key legislation aspects of inclusion and diversity and to be able to promote inclusion and diversity as part of the group.
• To be able to identify key issues and trends that may help to promote the game through inclusion and diversity interventions.
• Experience of working with diverse groups and individuals who have different ethnicity and cultural backgrounds.
• To be able to identify key equality issues and to support the identification and delivery of solutions.
• To be able to successfully network with key staff and contacts within the Foundation and the area in which the Foundation operates.
• To be a positive team player within a group that will provide direction to Directors and staff of the Foundation.
• Passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• An interest in sport and community development.
• Proactive, collaborative, and willing to learn.
• Can commit time flexibly to support the programme.
• No prior cricket experience is required—just a genuine desire to make a difference.

What You’ll Gain:

• Experience contributing to a high-impact EDI strategy.
• Opportunity to influence change within a major sporting organisation.
• Development of skills in community engagement, strategy, and inclusion.
• Being part of a values-driven and supportive team.

Safeguarding Statement: Lancashire Cricket Foundation are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children, young people, and adults who engage in cricket. Safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We follow clear policies and procedures to protect individuals from harm, respond swiftly to concerns, and promote a culture of safety, respect, and accountability. All staff and volunteers receive regular safeguarding training and uphold the highest standards of care and protection.

Safer Recruitment and Due Diligence: Lancashire Cricket Foundation follow strict safer recruitment practices to ensure all individuals working with us are suitable and appropriately vetted. This includes thorough background checks, references, identity verification, and, where required, enhanced DBS checks. Our recruitment processes are designed to identify, deter, and prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children or vulnerable adults. We also carry out ongoing due diligence to maintain high safeguarding standards throughout employment or volunteering.

Equal Opportunities: We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. It is a priority for Lancashire Cricket to ensure our Club appropriately reflects the communities we serve across the North-West. In line with Sport England Guidance, we welcome applications from individuals with the appropriate skills and experience that can contribute to improving diversity of representation and thinking across the Club.