PURPOSE 

The ECB Business Operations are recruiting for a dynamic and highly organised personal assistant that can also lead on supporting the logistics of the ECB Board, including some hospitality functions for high-profile England cricket fixtures. This role is important for the smooth running of the ECB, and will be at the heart of English cricket 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 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 

• 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 enjoy working at pace, adapting to new challenges and solving problems. 

• You enjoy working with senior leaders, Board members and other stakeholders to ensure effective decision making. 

• You are keen to work as a team and get stuck in to collectively deliver results. 

• You want a variety of responsibilities and tasks. 

YOU’LL BE DOING 

• Managing the diary and corporate activities for the Director of Business Operations, during a busy time for the team. At a busy time for the team you’ll be coordinating key meetings, organising travel and other logistics, driving forward stakeholder engagement and managing finance queries (expenses, POs, invoices and subscriptions). 

• Support the ECB Board meetings, including taking minutes, organising travel and accommodation and other essential arrangements. 

• Working on VIP hospitality across major matchdays in the summer. This will include supporting Board members and other guests in advance and during key matches. 

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Experience as a personal assistant and/or Board-level support.  

• A track record of being highly organised, hitting tight deadlines and managing stressful situations. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Good project management and planning skills . 

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% New Balance 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 Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Disability Employee Network and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network