England Men\'s Operations Administrator (FTC until Dec 2026) in Loughborough

PURPOSE The overall purpose of this role is to assist the England Men’s Operations Managers and the Head of Operations – International Cricket with accommodation, transportation, hospitality and ticketing provisions for the England Men’s Team during the home season and overseas tours and incoming Men’s touring teams during the home season. The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative and IT skills and be able to demonstrate substantial project coordination experience as the role includes supporting the Director, Men’s International Cricket Operations, Operations Managers and other colleagues with support as required including budget management and England Player contract documentation.

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 wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. 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 enjoy thriving in a busy and variable work environment. You are good at multitasking and enjoy working under pressure. You have very good attention to detail, organisational skills and time management.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Liaising with Team hotels to providing rooming lists and requirements for England Men’s and International Teams during the home season.
• Assisting Operations Managers with hospitality and ticketing arrangements for the England Men’s Team home international programme.
• Assisting Operations Managers with preparations for the home season as directed, e.g. accreditation and liaison officer administration.
• Assisting Operations Managers with domestic and international flight requirements for the England Men’s Team, liaising with ECB’s travel agent in providing passenger lists and requirements for the England Men’s Team as directed.
• Assisting Operations Managers with accommodation, travel requirements and visa applications for the England Men’s Team overseas tours.
• Arranging pre/post tour travel for players and management to and from the airport, and ad hoc travel requirements when necessary.
• Arranging ad hoc meeting room bookings, accommodation and travel requirements as required.
• Providing administrative support to the Operations Managers and with the preparations and arrangements for incoming Men’s touring teams.
• Providing administrative support to the Director – England Men’s Cricket Operations for the production of player contract documentation.
• Raising purchase orders, checking and processing supplier invoices.
• Ensuring personal details for players and staff are accurately maintained, including passport details, passport copies, contact details and addresses.
• Subject to workload, undertaking additional duties that may arise from time to time as directed by the Operations Managers and the Director – England Men’s Cricket Operations.

YOU’LL HAVE

• A proven ability to be able to communicate clearly and effectively – both in writing and orally.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• A team player and collaborative approach to the achievement of the department’s objectives.
• Good all-round IT skills.
• Experience working in an elite sporting environment would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of cricket would be beneficial.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday - 25 days a year.
• Volunteering – 2 days a year.
• Pension - Non-contributory pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee health cash-back plan.
• Long-term sickness insurance.
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave and pay.
• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool.
• People Academy - 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.
• 30% Castore discount.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred 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.