The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation and growth of current ECB National Programmes – All Stars Cricket, Dynamos Cricket. The Head of National Programmes works closely with commercial and broadcast partners, as well as across the broader ECB – particularly The Hundred team, to ensure more children from diverse and deprived backgrounds participate in cricket.

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 the role sport can play in inspiring children to be more active and develop key life skills 

• You are an inspiring leader and collaborator

• You are able to balance, navigate and enable a complex network of stakeholders that delivers the best value for cricket

• You have an unshakable can-do attitude.

• You thrive under busy, variable and exciting environments.

 YOU’LL BE DOING

• Strategic lead for all national programmes within the ECB portfolio.

• You will work closely with Sky and BBC to create and implement world-class initiatives/programmes linked to The Hundred to specifically inspire young people to play cricket

• Leveraging ECB National Programmes to deliver the recreational cricket action plan

• Working collaboratively across ECB, liaising with our broadcast partners, Sport England, and the county cricket network to deliver national plans that have significant impact within local cricket communities.

• Leading and mentoring a dynamic team to deliver co-ordinated and exciting initiatives that substantially and sustainably grow recreational cricket

• Managing a complex budget to ensure on-budget delivery of all national programmes.
  
  

YOU’LL HAVE

•  Outstanding leadership qualities with the ability to co-ordinate complex stakeholder groups together behind a common goal. 

• Experience implementing successful change-management and high-profile initiatives through exceptional project management skills. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and manage people without reporting lines.  

• Experience working with major commercial and/or broadcast partners to deliver recreational and/or social outcomes 

• Knowledge and experience in sport is preferable, but not mandatory

• Experience and the ability to manage budgets.
  

  YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• 25 days’ holiday

• Private medical insurance

• Non-contributory 8% pension

• Life assurance

• 30% discount on New Balance items