PURPOSE

We have a hugely exciting opportunity for an Event Executive to join the Events & Special Projects team. The Event Executive will support the team to plan and deliver men’s and women’s international cricket, The Hundred and domestic cricket at iconic venues across England and Wales.

Our aim is to continually deliver world class cricket for both the men’s and women’s game.

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

• 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 LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for delivering excellence while setting new benchmarks and standards.

• You are a clear and confident communicator, able to build strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and you proactively resolve challenges in line with wider objectives.

• You are detail-driven and outcome-focused, always looking for efficient and effective ways to deliver.

• You thrive in fast-paced environments, confidently managing multiple projects where no two days are the same, and you bring an unshakeable can-do attitude to everything you do.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Supporting the Event Production team within the Events & Special Projects department across planning documentation, match-day operations, logistics, commercial rights delivery, stakeholder management, scheduling, giveaways and activations.

• Leading the event production delivery and supporting the wider events team at selected International and Domestic fixtures across both men’s and women’s cricket in England

• Managing the distribution of giveaways across multiple venues throughout the season.

• Co-ordinating and overseeing the season-long event logistics plan across multiple venues.

• Working closely with external stakeholders to co-ordinate key information for onsite deliveries, installs, derigs and match-day delivery.

• Collaborating with the Commercial team to deliver match-day requirements, including activations and giveaways.

• Providing financial support to the wider team, including budget tracking, raising purchase orders and processing invoices.

• Leading by example to motivate and support members of the Events team throughout a busy and fast-paced season.

  Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

YOU’LL HAVE

• The right to work in the UK

• A solid understanding of working in live sporting events, with hands-on experience managing complex logistics.

• Highly organised with strong administrative skills and exceptional attention to detail, particularly in the preparation of documents and reports; confident using Microsoft Office at an advanced level.

• Comfortable working efficiently and flexibly in a fast-moving events environment, bringing a positive attitude and good humour, even during unsociable hours.

• A proactive team player who is resourceful, shows initiative, and knows when to seek advice or support.

• Strong people skills, with a natural ability to build positive and productive working relationships.

• Confident decision-maker, able to develop practical, effective solutions within budget constraints.

• Experienced in supporting multiple projects concurrently, prioritising workloads and contributing to continual improvement.

  We are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• Holiday - 25 days a year

• Volunteering – 2 days a year

• Pension Scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Employee health cash-back plan

• Long-term sickness insurance

• Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary 

• Enhanced family leave and pay

• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

• Learning and Development - 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

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Preferential access to tickets to England 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

Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.