
Anti-Discrimination Unit Support Officer
England and Wales Cricket Board
- Closing: 5:00pm, 3rd Feb 2023 GMT
Perks and benefits
Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Professional development
Paid volunteer days
Salary sacrifice
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
PURPOSE
To work as part of the ECB ADU team to support First Class Counties, County Boards and National County Cricket Clubs to effectively manage cases of discrimination.
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:
Enjoy solving problems
Have a can do attitude
Work equally well as a team as on your own
Have a passion for recreational Cricket
YOU’LL BE DOING
Support First Class Counties, County Boards and National County Cricket Clubs to effectively manage cases of discrimination
Understand and support the Cricket networks responsibilities as set out in the County Partnership Agreement and Anti-discrimination code (ADC) and help them move towards best practice in responding and managing cases of discrimination.
Strategic liaison with Board Equality Leads and Lead Officers to ensure consistent standards across the County network.
Liaise with third party resources to provide highest standards of customer service to those reporting discrimination and those managing the process.
Provide guidance, advice and training to the network and cricket partners.
Provide feedback on performance and progress on agreed action plans as part of the County Partnership Agreement and reviews of cases of discrimination
Identify and respond to potential gaps in discipline and discrimination processes that could be a risk to the intended target, to become the most inclusive sport.
Develop policies and guidance to mitigate risk
Build relationships with Leagues and support them on management of discrimination cases
Support development and implementation of digital solutions to ensure ECB has a game wide view of discrimination
Be a point of contact for discrimination advice for internal and external partners
Promote consistent and clear messaging around ADU
Participate in planning and delivery of annual recreational game conference
Contribute towards the implementation of new processes and guidance to upskill the games response to discrimination
Support any additional areas of work across the discipline and discrimination teams, as requested by your line manager.
YOU’LL HAVE
Experience of providing excellent customer service
Knowledge of the Equality Act and managing cases of discrimination
A desire to drive out all forms of discrimination in Cricket
YOU’LL RECEIVE
Competitive salary
Holiday - 25 days a year
Pension - Non-contributory 8% pension
Private medical insurance
Employee health cash-back plan
Long-term sickness insurance
Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
Enhanced maternity
Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
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
Free online fitness classes
30% Castore discount
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Fri 3rd Feb 2023
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Fri 3rd Feb 2023