PURPOSE

This position will play a key role in supporting the vision of “exceptional coaching, inspired players and creating a legacy for the game”. The role will deliver engaging and modern digital content and will ensure that all Coach Development resources support, accelerate and deepen coach learning.  

The role requires creative design skills, a desire to innovate and the ambition to ‘break from the norm’. A relevant cricket background and / or understanding of coaching philosophies and people development would be highly desirable. Above all, we are seeking innovation, creativity and a passion for developing people via digital content.    

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 wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. 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 BE DOING

• Develop a creative and innovative ‘mini content strategy’ to modernise, engage and impact the quality of coaching across England and Wales.     

• Collaborate with the Learning Design and Game Insights Lead, Coach Development colleagues, subject matter experts (SMEs) and leads from the recreational, professional and international game to produce relevant and impactful content.  

• Align digital content and resources to relevant themes and priorities across the ECB. This includes the ECB Coach Development strategy, England playing philosophies and principles, relevant EDI initiatives and Action Plans.  

• Utilise relevant digital tools (and where relevant partners) to create multi-format resources, short-form social media content, longer format videos, graphics and eLearning resources.   

• Grow a genuine following of coaches who engage, learn and seek ‘value add’ from the ECBs digital coach development offering. 

• Implement creative strategies and tactics to maximise the generation and reach of content outside direct ECB delivery

YOU’LL HAVE

• Highly skilled in the creation of digital content (multi-format). 

• A proven track record of creating and sharing digital content in a fashion that positively impacts behaviour. 

• Exceptional communication and collaboration style which will enable extensive and varied coaching cohorts to be reached.  

• A positive track record of working in education / people development.  

• A relevant understanding of modern learning principles.  

• A sound understanding of cricket and coaching. 

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 Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network