PURPOSE

To support the development of ECB Professional Umpires’ Team (PUT) Umpires.

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 believe strongly in the importance to professional cricket of outstanding umpires.

• You are inspired to support umpires to maximise their potential.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• ‘Observe’ umpires officiating professional cricket and, to a lesser degree, in pathway environments.

• Offer written and verbal feedback on aspects of technical, on-field performance and off-field skills and behaviours.

• Work particularly closely with a selected group of umpires, to be agreed with the Professional Umpires’ Manager.

• Assist with the establishment, review, monitoring and evaluation of umpires’ development plans.

• Contribute to the identification of umpires with the potential to progress within and to the Professional Umpires’ Team.

• Liaise regularly with the Professional Umpires’ Manager, sharing information relevant to the umpires’ development.

• Collaborate regularly with the other Professional Umpire Coaches, sharing information relevant to the umpires’ development.

• Assist the Professional Umpires’ Manager in supporting umpires’ readiness for every competition. For example, by preparing and delivering education sessions at pre- and mid-season meetings.

• Review reports from ECB match referees, identify umpires’ strengths and areas for development and review with them (the umpires).

• Draw upon knowledge and expertise to assist umpires identified as requiring specialist or particular support.

YOU’LL HAVE

Skills:

Knowledge and understanding:

• Of trends relevant to umpiring in the professional game.

• Of professional cricket structures in England and Wales.

• Of the Laws of Cricket, Playing Conditions and ECB directives and how they should be applied in professional cricket.

• Of the skills, knowledge and attributes required to officiate in professional cricket.

Experience:

• Significant experience of umpiring professional cricket in England and Wales.

• Supporting the development of cricket umpires.

Skills:

• Empathy and an ability to listen effectively.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively.

• Ability to deliver timely, appropriate, and effective feedback.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

• Flexibility and reliability.

• High expectations and commitment to the principles of continuous development.

• Excellent observation, analysis, reviewing and written reporting skills.

• Openness to the implementation of new ideas and an understanding of current philosophies.• Ability to accurately interpret and use performance data.

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

• 30% New Balance discount

• 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