We’re introducing this exciting role to oversee the delivery of our South Asian Action Plan (SAAP) and the wider plan for urban cricket. Delivering the South Asian Action plan is a key part of our Inspiring Generations strategy alongside a wider focus on developing cricket in urban areas, bringing together, schools, professional teams, facilities investment and recreational support.

Central to the success of the implementation of the South-Asian Action Plan and wider diverse communities’ agenda, is to support the cities and the County network to implement the key learnings of the SAAP to ensure cricket remains at the forefront of inclusion and diversity in sport. Additionally, galvanising the thousands of cricket clubs, leagues and communities behind this plan to ensure the long-term health and prosperity of the recreational game is a core part of the responsibility of this role.

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 have a passion for community sport and the power of cricket to connect communities and improve lives.

• You understand the importance of the views and experiences of all cricket stakeholders and the value of collaboration across the game, to achieve the goals of Inspiring Generations.

• You are a natural leader and can help foster relationships beyond the cricket network.

    

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Supporting the ongoing review, refinement and implementation of the South Asian Action Plan.

• Supporting the ECB central teams to ensure that all national initiatives are designed and implemented in a way that maximises cricket’s opportunities with diverse communities. 

• Working with cities to develop and deliver individual citywide plans that bring together cricket stakeholders and activity.
  

• Understanding the different opportunities and challenges across England and Wales – particularly in urban areas, to support the delivery of Inspiring Generations in diverse communities.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Excellent communication skills and have experience driving collaboration across multiple stakeholder groups.

• Instinctive leadership skills with a proven track record of influencing and managing people with and without reporting lines.

• An adaptable working style with high quality emotional intelligence.

• An excellent understanding of the needs of diverse communities and how cricket can have an increased relevance.

• An understanding of the cricket network and challenges the game faces across different areas of England and Wales.

• Good listening skills complimented by the ability to have difficult conversations.

• A contagious passion for cricket or recreational sport.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• 25 days’ holiday

• Private medical insurance 

• Non-contributory 8% pension

• Life assurance

• 30% discount on New Balance items

The England and Wales Cricket Board is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.