PURPOSE

 This role helps deliver the planning and delivery of Media Operations for the England Men’s and Women’s International fixtures taking place in May to July 2026. These fixtures include England Women’s white-ball series against New Zealand and India. A test match between England Women and India at Lord’s. An England Men’s test match series against New Zealand and an England Men’s white-ball series against India.

This role will help to create a world-class experience for media, players, and fans across all host venues. Working at the heart of the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Events Team, you’ll collaborate with key partners to help deliver high-quality media facilities, manage operational logistics, and ensure seamless match-day delivery.

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 passion for major event delivery within the Media Operations functional area.

• You have excellent organisational skills.

• You have an understanding of Media Operations across Sport with experience in Cricket being an advantage.

• You have experience in managing operations including working with venues.

• You are a clear communicator that establishes strong professional relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, and seeks to resolve arising issues in line with wider objectives.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading the planning and delivery of the Media Operations functional area for England Men’s and Women’s 2026 fixtures.

• Liaise with other key operational functional areas to plan essential media facilities—including the press box, press conference areas, media catering areas, and photographer operations—across the host venues, striving for world-class standards throughout.

• Work with the ECB’s Accreditation Team to manage applications via the Media Accreditation Portal. Review applications for season passes in conjunction with the ECB’s Comms department and Professional County Club contacts to ensure key publications receive passes before the domestic season begins.

• Manage the Media Operations inbox and ensure timely responses to emails and queries from non-rights media.

• Ensure each match has an ECB Media Ops Manager scheduled to deliver on site.• Attend relevant cross-departmental meetings and venue planning sessions.

  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

• Media Operations experience at sporting events or tournaments, with cricket knowledge a distinct advantage.

• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills, liaising with a variety of important stakeholders at all levels of the business, with a focus on achieving operational efficiencies.

• A strong attention to detail in the preparation of planning documents, communications and reports.

• A Team player approach, be resourceful and possess the ability to demonstrate initiative; still seeking advice or support when required.

• A proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humour; understanding the ever-changing events environment which will include unsociable hours.

• Legal right to work in the UK for the entire duration of the contract.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• Holiday - 25 days a year (pro rata)

• 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.