Organisation England and Wales Cricket Board
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.
About The Role
YOU'LL BE DOING
- Support the co-ordination of an aligned playing calendar across all relevant competitions
- Where relevant, facilitate and co-ordinate entries through positive relationships with Clubs & Counties creating an appropriate fixture schedule for each specific competition.
- Support organisation of the Academy fixture schedule.
- Support day to day management of recreational competitions including use of Play-Cricket.com and Who's The Umpire platforms.
- Support co-ordination and management of hotel requirements and bookings for competition Finals.
- Where relevant, Match Manage Finals with direct responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects on & off the field.
- Support and work within the agreed Domestic Cricket Operations Departmental budget.
- Where relevant, liaison with the Officiating Department to ensure all competitions have relevant officials appointed and supporting the facilitation offeedback on umpire performance.
- Develop relationships with relevant external organisations i.e. Counties and Clubs, Teams, Finals venues and stakeholders.
- Support the wider Domestic Cricket Operations Department output and objectives across Professional and Recreational Cricket.
YOU'LL HAVE
- A demonstrable ability to be able to communicate clearly and effectively - both in writing and orally with people at all levels of the game?
- Excellent organisational, time-management and prioritisation and administrative skills.
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic proficiency in digital tools, and a willingness to learn platforms such as Play-Cricket.com and Who's The Umpire.
- Capacity to learn and adapt
- Strong team first collaborative approach to the achievement of the Department's objectives?.
- Good all-round IT skills.
- A demonstrable knowledge and awareness of cricket to be able to liaise and communicate with players, coaches and management.
- The ability to stay calm and organised under pressure, particularly during busy competition periods or matchdays.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and travel, particularly around Finals and key events.
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