PURPOSE 

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that men’s County 2nd XI, NCCA and Tier 2 women’s cricket is officiated by suitably skilled and trained umpires from the ECB National Panels (M2 and W2). The role holder will be expected to play a key role in influencing increased diversity in the umpiring workforce. 

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 BE DOING

• Contributing to developing a world class officiating programme which inspires the next generation of umpires.  

• Identifying umpires from the National Panels with the potential to progress to the Professional Umpires’ Team and working with the Professional Umpires’ Manager to  support their development.  

• Developing and implementing a competency-based training and development programme for National Panel umpires. 

• Appointing National Panel umpires to, primarily,  men’s County 2nd XI, , National Counties and Tier 2 women’s cricket in England and Wales, providing opportunities primarily on the basis of performance and potential. 

• Performance managing National Panel umpires. 

• Putting in place effective administration processes to support National Panel umpires.  

• Establishing relevant competencies and leading the selection, annually, of recreational umpires to the National Panels.  

• Working with the Regional Officiating Development Officers (RODOs) to identify, and provide opportunities for, umpires considered to have the potential to progress to the National Panels.  

• Recruiting, retaining, developing and deploying umpire developers/coaches to support National Panel umpires. 

YOU’LL HAVE

Knowledge:

• Of how officiating pathways in sport work. 

• Of how to establish structures that allow for the development of skills and attributes. 

• Of the way in which cricket in England and Wales is structured.  

Experience:

• As a sports match official. 

• Appointing match officials. 

• Managing and developing remote teams. 

• Operating in a high development environment.  

• Evaluating and managing the performance of others. 

• Designing and delivering training programmes.  

• Coaching/mentoring others in a high development environment. 

• Working with a diverse range of people to ensure they can reach their potential. 

Skills:

• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. 

• Effective coaching and mentoring skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively. 

• IT literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and CRM systems. 

• High level of planning and communication skills. 

• Ability to manage change positively whilst under pressure. 

• A commitment to personal and professional development. 

• Ability to provide clear, constructive data driven performance feedback to individuals. 

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% New Balance 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 Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Disability Employee Network and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network