Clubs and Facilities Manager in Ashford

The Surrey Cricket Foundation is seeking a Clubs & Facilities Manager to lead on the delivery and development of recreational club cricket across Surrey. The Clubs & Facilities Manager will lead a team of four people (3 x Club Support Officer and 1 x Coach Education Coordinator) who are responsible for all facets of club development, ensuring that Surrey maintains its position as one of the leading counties when it comes to delivering club development support. In addition to this, the Clubs & Facilities Manager will be the strategic lead for facility development in Surrey, leading the Foundation’s ambitious plans to develop facilities across Surrey as part of its 10-year facilities strategy. This role can be based at Kia Oval (London) or at George Abbot School (Guildford).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Clubs & Facilities team to drive growth in participation across all areas of the game in Surrey, ensuring we help to deliver the most inclusive team sport in the country.
• Oversee the delivery of all club development programmes across the network, including (but not limited to) Club Accreditation, Safeguarding Compliance, Club Development Support, Club Webinars and National Programmes.
• Work with the Cricket Participation Coordinator to create, develop and deliver a strategic plan to increase the number of coaches from all backgrounds across Surrey.
• Strategic lead for the SCF Facilities Strategy, ensuring that the 10-year strategy is effectively delivered, monitored and reviewed, developing and enhancing facilities across Surrey as a result.
• Manage the delivery of Surrey’s ‘Hundred Proceeds Investment Fund’ working group, ensuring that projects in Surrey are put forward for consideration for this £45m fund.
• Oversee the delivery of ECB and SCF grant programmes including the ECB County Grants Fund, the Grass Pitch Improvement Fund and SCF programmes and produce an annual impact report that demonstrates the impact on investment into the network.
• Work with the ECB Facilities and Funding Manager to provide comments and feedback on planning applications relating to cricket within Surrey.
• Act as the SCF lead on funding opportunities for the cricket network, researching and sharing the various funding streams that clubs might be able to access.
• Strategic and operational lead for Get Set Weekend, identifying and delivering a Surrey showcase project each year.
• Support and influence the 18 local authorities across Surrey (alongside the local Participation Officers) with the production of their playing pitch strategies, championing cricket facilities at every opportunity.
• Oversee and manage the budgets related to the Clubs and Leagues work programmes.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities of a similar nature to those described above, which may be allocated from time to time as directed by the Line Manager.

Requirements

• Experience of successfully leading and managing a team.
• Ability to influence and drive positive change.
• The ability to develop effective and beneficial working relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong project management experience.
• Able to communicate clearly and efficiently in writing and in person.
• Extensive experience in facility development, planning and capital projects.
• Knowledge and experience of managing budgets.
• Planning and organisation skills with the ability to be systematic, logical and pragmatic.
• Experience of working with and influencing volunteers.
• Good computer literacy, including MS Office.
• A willingness to work unsociable hours as required.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• A keen interest and understanding of cricket.
• Experience of working within the local authority planning process in some capacity.
• Experience of volunteering within sport, ideally cricket.

Flexibility around working hours and locations within Surrey are vital to the success of this role. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, a valid First Aid certification, completion of safeguarding training, and evidence of the right to work in the UK. Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people, and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our Club.

Benefits

At Surrey County Cricket Club, we are proud of the Clubs values, offering a friendly working environment where we want everyone to feel like they belong. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, a performance-based bonus, life assurance, a non-contributory pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, up to 28 days holidays each year, complimentary staff tickets and membership passes, a free staff restaurant and local discounts.