PURPOSE

Following the recent refurbishment of our estate to support hybrid working, this role will take full responsibility of managing our London headquarters, whilst partnering with site contacts to manage sites in Edgbaston, Manchester, and Loughborough, ensuring we provide inspiring environments for our staff to work in. This role will also take ownership of all office Health and Safety matters.

 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 seeking creative, innovative, and cost-effective ways to make our buildings look great and work efficiently for our people.

• You’re a clear and articulate communicator, who has an eye for detail, and a focus on customer service.

• You have an unshakeable can-do attitude.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Managing our sites to ensure office services run smoothly and professionally, whilst continuing to provide inspiring and collaborative spaces for our people.

• Ensuring all sites meet Health and Safety requirements and comply with government legislation.

• Managing a small reception team, ensuring a first-class front of house service is delivered, and all team members have clear service KPIs and role objectives.  

• Managing the relationship with landlord representatives regarding facilities management for all sites, ensuring SLAs are delivered by all parties.

• Understanding staff pressures and caring for their wellbeing and occupational health whilst in the office, working with the People Team to provide services and initiatives.

• Managing office service budgets, including contract negotiations, raising POs, and reconciling invoices.

• Leading on sustainability initiatives related to our buildings, including monitoring our overall environmental impact, increasing recycling, minimising waste, and reducing our electrical and water usage.

• Commissioning and overseeing any minor building works, liaising with landlords, architects, surveyors, and contractors.

• Responding quickly to emergencies that may arise and dealing with them appropriately. 

• Assisting with the co-ordination of our social programmes, ensuring we have a strong and consistent calendar.

• Participating in any future rent or lease reviews across the estate.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Demonstrable experience in managing office and facility services over multiple sites.

• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications.

• Proven experience in risk assessment management.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

·       Competitive salary

·       25 days’ holiday

·       Private medical insurance

·       Non-contributory 8% pension

·       Life assurance

·       30% discount on Castore items