PURPOSE

This exciting role with the ECB to lead the operational delivery of The Hundred.

The successful role forms part of The Hundred Senior Leadership Team reporting to the MD of The Hundred. It also works closely with the Events Department leadership team (with a dotted line into MD Events and Competitions) and other key internal staff to deliver a world-class experience for fans, players and match officials.

The successful candidate will work closely with a range of external stakeholders, particularly the participating TeamCo’s, host venues and agencies to deliver the highest possible standards in tournament operations.

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

• Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency. 

• Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game. 

• Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game. 

• Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward. 

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for world class sports events delivery.

• You have a strong team ethic and can collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders.

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites throughout the cricket season.

• You enjoy implementing operational plans as well as managing a team to do the same across a complex summer of sport

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading the core operations of the competition. Including:

  • Leading the event planning and delivery of The Hundred competition in addition to other major milestone events ie Auction, Content Day.

  • Leading venue planning with the eight (8) host venues of the competition, in conjunction with the ECB Head of Venue Operations

• A leadership role with TeamCo’s (and venues) in their operational readiness and delivery.

  • Working with, and supporting, TeamCo’s on their player operations, including contracting

  • Support teams in their event presentation and event delivery plans, ensuring the whole competition is delivered to a consistent world-class standard in an efficient and effective manner

  • Stakeholder engagement for all operational planning elements of the competition.

• Collaborating with the ECB to deliver integrated operations for the competition to ensure efficiency and alignment within the cricket ecosystem. Including:

  • Working with event production and venue management workstreams to ensure consistent, world class delivery across the entire competition.

  • Working in collaboration to develop roles and responsibilities across the team to ensure clear strategy and purpose for each member of the team.

• Leading The Hundred Operations team, with core workstreams including team operations, player engagement, venue readiness, ticket operations and team services

• Leading player and cricket operations, such as Player Regulations, Player registration and Auction (working with relevant departments)

• Managing key agencies and suppliers to deliver the competition.

• Working with other departments in The Hundred, including but not limited to commercial, marketing, finance, communications & digital to create the entire product and translate that to operational delivery across multiple venues.

• Managing appropriate budgets and working with Events and Finance team colleagues on short and long term financial planning.

• Representing The Hundred

  Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Experience: Proven track record in live event management, with significant experience delivering major sports events.

• Leadership: Exceptional line-management and team-building skills, with a talent for motivating diverse (internal and external) teams/ groups.

• Venue Stadia: Understanding of the responsibilities and priorities of venue stadia in the planning and delivery of Major Matches.

• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to quickly build relationships, along with persuasive negotiation skills.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple concurrent projects, and troubleshoot under pressure.

• Resilience: Understanding of the complex nature of live event operations, delivering in high-pressure environments.

• Financial Acumen: Strong commercial awareness and demonstrated ability to manage large-value contracts and departmental budgets.

• Cricket: Cricket experience and an understanding of the cricket ecosystem in the UK is beneficial but not necessary.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Holiday: 25 days a year plus Christmas shutdown

• Volunteering: 2 days a year

• Pension Scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Employee health cash-back plan

• Long-term sickness insurance

• Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary 

• Enhanced family leave and pay

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Preferential access to tickets to England 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 Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network