PURPOSE

The post holder will work closely with the Performance Operations Manager to deliver outstanding operational and administration support across three priority areas: - 

• England Young Lions 

• ECB Performance Centre 

• Identified performance project support 

This role requires strong organisation skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Applicants must possess advanced IT skills and computer literacy, including MS office and databases. 

The post holder will be based at the ECB Performance Centre at Loughborough University and will have a responsibility to fulfil a range of administrative tasks relating to the activities of the England Men’s Player Pathway. This will require close liaison with both the Performance Director and the Pathway Leadership Team. The position will involve evening and weekend work throughout the year, and potentially some UK/overseas travel. 

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

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are passionate about high performance sport and have a passion for delivering outstanding operational and administrative support

YOU’LL BE DOING

Young Lions 

• Coordinate and manage daily operational activities of Young Lions programme. 

• In collaboration with the Pathway team, efficiently plan for all Young Lions training camps and overseas tours. 

• Maintain and update the Young Lions player records and personal data. 

• Manage the Young Lions operational budget and provide timely updates on expenditure to the Pathway Leadership Team.  

• Act as Safeguarding Lead for the Young Lions squad, and alongside the England U19 Head Coach ensure that a safe environment is created for the players. 

• In collaboration with the Performance Operations Manager, liaise with overseas cricket boards and the ICC to organise both future home and overseas tours.  

ECB Performance Centre 

• Support the Lead Performance Centre manager in the efficient planning and organisation of the Performance Centre.  

• Assist with bookings, meeting requests and any other Performance Centre activity as directed by the Lead Performance Centre manager.   

• Assist in the project management of any planned upgrades to the facilities.  

• Support the integration of all ECB Performance Centre users including England Men, England Women, England Disability Cricket, Sports Science and Medicine and ECB Coach Development.  

Performance Project Support 

• Work alongside the men’s Performance Director, and other members of the men’s Pathway Leadership team in planning and executing specific projects that require operational and administrative support i.e. Project Pace.  

• Where required support the men’s Performance Leadership team in meetings and events to ensure key information is capture and shared both internally and externally.  

YOU’LL HAVE

• A proven ability to be able to communicate clearly and effectively – both in writing and orally. 

• Outstanding organisational and administrative skills. 

• Experience in working with teams, groups and individuals.  

• Rigorous attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage and deliver projects on time. 

• Strong financial planning and monitoring experience.   

• A team player and collaborative approach to the achievement of the teams objectives. 

• Good all-round IT skills. 

• Discretion in handling sensitive issues and confidential information. 

• Ability to work autonomously and confidently make decisions and solve complex issues on the spot. 

• Able to demonstrate sensitivity, calmness and is politically, culturally, socially and religiously aware. 

• Strong understanding of venues operations and logistics. 

• Flexible to work in changing environments where requirements change at very short notice. 

• Knowledge of cricket would be useful. 

• A clean DBS, knowledge of safeguarding practices and prior experience of working with adolescents would be advantageous.  

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 Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Disability Employee Network and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network