PURPOSE

This person will play a critical role in inspiring and developing the next generation of world-class England players. Working primarily within the England Lions / England A setup this role will lead the physical preparation of the England Lions so that they are prepared to excel on the international stage.

Applications will for this role will be open until 23rd July 2025 with a view to interviewing on 1st August 2025.

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

• 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 driving exceptionally high standards in physical performance

• You're a natural relationship builder

• You believe in high support, high challenge and the importance of developing independent, resilient and robust athletes

• Extended winter tours and national travel appeals (Winter tour departs 01.11.25, return 10.12.25).

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead individual and group based physical preparation to England Lions during training camps and competitive series.

• Lead and shape the physical preparation of the highest potential players.

• Collaborate with Professional County Club Science and Medicine Teams and coaching staff to provide integrated player support both on and off programme for identified high potential players.

• Work with the nutritionist, psychologist and physiotherapist to ensure the highest standards of performance preparation in all relevant areas (nutritional demands, injury resilience, rehabilitation, holistic approach).

• Coordinate the delivery of performance science interventions e.g. heat acclimation, hydration, sleep and travel hygiene to the team.

• Work with coaches and practitioners to optimise the physical preparation and support to all England Development Contract players.

• Line manage a consultant S&C coach to deliver physical preparation support to the Young Lions.

• Provide physical preparation support to England Men’s centrally contracted players as required. This includes rehabilitation and other physical preparation support

• Lead the physical preparation support for the Bunbury & Super 4’s festivals, including managing external S&C Consultants, and organising physical profiling.

• Contribute to the development of high standards of physical preparation for England players within the England cricket pathway and across the Professional County Club game.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Graduate qualifications in Sports Science and/or Strength & Conditioning

• UKSCA accreditation

• A track record of success in developing the physical qualities of elite athletes and teams within elite sport

• Experience in travelling with teams and the management and delivery of S&C programs in remote locations

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Science & Medicine Team

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Experience of coordinating integrated player support initiatives

• Strong computer skills

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

• Current basic life support training

• Full Driver’s license

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% Castore 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 Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network