PURPOSE

This position will play a key role in contributing to the vision of “exceptional coaching, inspired players and creating a legacy for the game”. The role will lead, design and implement a set of targeted programmes. The new ECB Coach Development strategy places significantly more emphasis on targeted programmes, continuous professional development and bespoke learning and development programmes. This role will be responsible for leading, planning and the delivery of these programmes.  

The programmes will focus on certain coaching groups (e.g., female coaches in the professional game, player to coach cohorts and leadership programmes). Exceptional planning and interpersonal skills are required, alongside a proven track record of having led and facilitated similar initiatives.  

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 BE DOING

• Implement multiple targeted programmes which support and accelerate the development and impact of coaches and leaders across the game. Intended areas of focus include female coaching representation in the professional game, player to coach development programmes and leadership development initiatives.   

• Collaborate with the Learning Design and Insights lead, Coach Development colleagues, subject matter experts (SMEs) and leads from the professional and international game ensuring that programmes are well considered, planned and impactful.  

• Embed modern learning design principles in all programmes. 

• Collaborate with the Learning Design and Game insights lead to effectively monitor and capture the impact of programmes. 

YOU’LL HAVE

•  Exceptional interpersonal skills which will allow strong and productive relationships to be developed with coaches, leaders and subject matter experts.  

• A sound grounding in adult learning principles which ensures all aspects of programme design are maximised.  

• A proven track record of planning and implementing world class development programmes. 

• A desire to continually evolve, iterate and operate at the forefront of people development.  

• Experience of effectively monitoring and appraising the impact of development programmes.   

 Desirable skills   

•  A positive track record of working in education / people development.  

• A relevant understanding of modern learning principles.  

• A sound understanding of cricket and coaching. 

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