England Cricket Selector & Strategy Lead

We’re introducing this exciting role, responsible for leading selection of England cricket squads both home and abroad, as well as informing the selection of players for Central Contracts and the England Lions. You will be accountable for the selection of players and will play a key role in ensuring quality communication between the England Cricket Team and First Class Counties.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional. We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
• Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
• Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
• Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have the ability to think strategically about performance priorities.
• You’re a clear and articulate communicator.
• You have excellent media management skills.
• You respect confidentiality and act with discretion at all times.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Selection and Player Identification: Convening meetings and managing the selection of the England Men’s squads across all formats. Supporting the selection of England teams throughout the year in all parts of the world as directed by the Managing Director England Cricket. Working with the Managing Director, Performance Director and Player Identification Lead to select Lions Squads that meet the future needs of the England Team. Working with the Player Identification Lead, directing all preparatory work leading into selection meetings. Working with the Player Identification Lead, overseeing the network of scouts to identify and monitor current and potential England and Lions players in all formats. Observing and reporting on players performing in County cricket, England pathway programmes and the England team, at home and overseas, assessing their current readiness and future potential.
• Strategy and Stakeholder Management: Establishing appropriate policies / systems, in conjunction with the Managing Director and Performance Director, so that selection is tailored to best serve the long-term interests of the England Team in each format and provide each player with an appropriate balance between preparation, competition and rest. Periodically reviewing selection decisions as well as policies, processes and principles in conjunction with the Managing Director, England Cricket and the Performance Director to ensure evidence-based and data-driven decision making. Working with the Managing Director to inform selection of England Central Contracts. Working with the Performance Director, ensuring high quality communication with counties on all selection matters. Representing the views of the Selection Panel to media and other ECB stakeholders and liaising with the Communications department to prepare England squad announcements through press releases and/or press conferences.

YOU’LL HAVE

• The right to work in the UK.
• Significant professional experience and intimate knowledge of International and First Class Cricket including knowledge of emerging players and county networks.
• Demonstrable experience of informing talent identification through selecting players that have come through the pathway to either/both international success or county honours.
• A strong understanding of data and analytics within cricket and able to evidence how to make data-informed decisions.
• The ability to manage relationships with cricketers at International and County levels.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of talent development.
• Ability to travel extensively within UK and abroad.
• Experience of chairing meetings.
• A full clean driving license.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Holiday - 25 days a year.
• Volunteering – 2 days a year.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee health cash-back plan.
• Long-term sickness insurance.
• Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave and pay.
• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool.
• Learning and Development - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Preferential access to tickets to England games.
• Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network.