Location: Flexible (hearings are held in person (usually in London but can be elsewhere in England and Wales) and online) with availability to attend Lord’s where required

Remuneration: £400 per day of hearings for chairs and £250 per day of hearings for wing members + reasonable expenses

Term: Four-year term (which may be extended for one further four-year term).

How to apply: Please apply using the link on the right, when asked to upload your CV please also include a cover letter in the same document, that highlights your qualifications and explains why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this role. We’re especially interested in understanding how your skills, experiences and/or qualifications align with the responsibilities outlined in the job description.

PURPOSE

The ECB is currently making various changes in respect of its independent tribunal which is responsible for adjudicating on certain regulatory disciplinary matters within professional cricket on behalf of the ECB Board (the “Cricket Discipline Panel” or CDP”).

Richard Whittam KC has been appointed as the new independent chair of the CDP (the “Chair”) and the other members of the CDP (the “Panel”) will now be appointed by the Chair through this recruitment process. The Chair particularly invites applications to the Panel from barristers or solicitors with sports regulatory/disciplinary expertise, former cricket players or individuals with other relevant experience within cricket and individuals with other relevant expertise/experience.

ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD

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.

The ECB knows that cricket is a force for good and makes an enduring impact on people’s lives. It provides great entertainment.  It teaches important skills, both physical and social.  It can help inclusion and social cohesion. It’s something for everyone to watch, play or enjoy, across genders, age, disability and diverse communities.

Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed to ensure the ECB delivers its Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfils its purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

ECB 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 want to apply your experience to varied disciplinary cases and matters arising within cricket (including both on-field and off-field matters).

• You want to bolster the CDP’s role as an effective independent tribunal by acting with integrity and to the highest standards of regulatory practice.

• You have a passion for sport.

YOU’LL BE DOING

The function of the CDP is to consider cases brought before it by the Cricket Regulator in relation to the ECB’s disciplinary regulations and other rules and/or regulations which contain disciplinary powers to be discharged by the CDP (the “Regulations”). The Cricket Regulator is the body responsible for monitoring compliance with and enforcement of adherence to the game’s regulations on behalf of the ECB. The CDP acts to establish and uphold agreed standards within the game, and to ensure its integrity, independently of interests within the game and to the highest standards of regulatory practice.

The majority of cases which come before the CDP relate to a breach of the ECB’s Professional Conduct Regulations, which contain various misconduct offences including bringing the game into disrepute (which gives rise to broad and varied cases), failure to comply with the ECB Anti-Discrimination Code, failing to comply with player eligibility requirements and use of improper equipment. However, the CDP also has a role to play in relation to other Regulations, including the Anti-Corruption Code, Player and Match Officials’ Minimum Standards, cricket Playing Conditions, Bowling Review Regulations, Pitch Regulations and Head Protector Regulations.

As a member of the CDP, you will hear specific disciplinary cases (at both first instance and appeal) in accordance with the process set out in the Regulations. This will involve you familiarising yourself with relevant case papers to participate fully in the decision-making process, considering evidence and submissions and being involved in making clear, proportionate and defensible decisions, imposing relevant sanctions and preparing written decisions.  

YOU'LL HAVE

• Significant post-qualification experience as a barrister, solicitor and/or judge, with significant experience in sports disciplinary matters and arbitrations and experience of producing clear, comprehensive and defensible decisions.

  OR

• Specific knowledge and experience of the sport of cricket.   

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• Specialist experience in other relevant areas, including discrimination and corruption.    

  There will be training opportunities around cricket, including the structure and governance of the sport, and the Regulations, as required.   

  Where two or more candidates are judged as being of equal merit, priority can be to one or more candidates from underrepresented groups through an equal merit approach.