BACKGROUND

The Head of Coach Development will be a key role in ensuring England & Wales is the most respected nation in World Cricket. Developing and leading the delivery of an ambitious vision and strategy for coaching across England & Wales will ensure coaches and leaders across all levels of the game - Men's and Women's, adults and junior - can access world class learning and development opportunities.  

Reporting into the Managing Director – England Men’s Cricket the Head of Coach Development will lead a team of coach development experts to work collaboratively with the wider cricket network to raise the profile and impact of coaching across all levels of the game.

Through evolution of the system and embracing innovation, there will be a focus on lifelong learning, bespoke support for those with high potential and access to opportunity regardless of background.

The role offers a rare opportunity to positively influence the long-term future of cricket by encouraging a people-centred approach and customising delivery in line with contemporary practices.

HOW TO APPLY

The ECB will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm SRI. For an initial confidential discussion about this role please contact amilner@sriexecutive.com or view the full candidate brief (https://sriexecutivebe.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ECB-Head-of-Coach-Development-Candidate-Brief1.pdf)

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.

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 whist 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 and be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don't take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

HEAD OF COACH DEVELOPMENT - RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

• Develop, deliver and embed an ambitious ECB strategy to support coaches and leaders across the game.

• Develop an understanding of how coaching will adapt to support the rapid evolution of the game at every level (elite, international and recreational)  

• Understand the range of learning environments and tools that will support the ongoing development of coaches.

• Embrace modern and innovative learning theory to inform impactful development of coaches across domains.

• Ensure there is a coherent, accessible and diverse coaching pathway, which is accessible to people from all backgrounds and delivers for participants across all levels of the game.

Leadership

• Lead the strategy, people and programmes within the Coach Development department and manage all associated budgets to allocate resource to high priority areas.

• Ensure Coach Development is integrated and influencing all areas of the organisation.

• Identifying and developing a diverse group of high-performing leaders at all levels of the game.

Communication

• Establish meaningful and impactful relationships across the game to deliver an ambitious strategy for coaching.

• Ensure the impact of coaching and coach development is felt across both the participation and elite levels of the game.

• Optimise the development of insight to inform the future direction of coaching and establish key measures of progression against an ambitious strategic plan.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (REQUIRED)

Experience

• Proven track record of implementing a learning and development strategy that has delivered sustained positive results.

• Experience of working in a senior leadership role and has inspired positive change.

• Experience of monitoring the impact of a learning and development strategy and evolving strategy within a progressive and dynamic environment.

Knowledge

• Contemporary knowledge of learning theories, environments and tools.

• Track record of applying modern learning techniques into a professional environment.

• Knowledge of coaching and coach development in a sporting environment would be an advantage.

LOCATION

The ECB has its HQ at Lord’s Cricket ground in London and the ECB Performance Centre based in Loughborough.

 Significant amount of time will be spent working collaboratively with colleagues at both locations as well as travelling widely throughout England and Wales.