The overall purpose of this role is to assist the Head of Operations – International Cricket with accommodation, transportation, hospitality and ticketing provisions for the England Men’s Team during the home season and overseas tours and incoming Men’s touring teams during the home season.

The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative and IT skills and be able to demonstrate substantial project coordination experience as the role includes supporting the Director, Men’s International Cricket Operations, Team Managers and other colleagues with support as required including budget management and England Player contract documentation.

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 LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You enjoy thriving in a busy and variable work environment. 

• You are good at multitasking and enjoy working under pressure. 

• You have very good attention to detail, organisational skills and time management.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Liaising with England Team hotels and ECB’s accommodation agency in providing rooming lists and requirements for England Men’s Team during the home season 

• Assisting Head of Operations – International Cricket with hospitality and ticketing arrangements for the England Men’s Team home international programme 

• Assisting Head of Operations – International Cricket with preparations for the home season as directed, e.g. accreditation and liaison officer administration 

• Assisting Head of Operations – International Cricket with domestic and international flight requirements for the England Men’s Team and, in particular, liaising with ECB’s travel agent in providing passenger lists and requirements for the England Men’s Team as directed 

• Assisting Head of Operations – International Cricket with accommodation and travel requirements for the England Men’s Team overseas tours 

• Arranging pre/post tour travel for players and management to and from the airport, and ad hoc travel requirements when necessary

• Arranging ad hoc meeting room bookings, accommodation and travel requirements as required 

• Providing administrative support to the Head of Operations – International Cricket for the preparations and arrangements for incoming Men’s touring teams 

• Providing administrative support to the Director – England Cricket Operations for the production of player contract documentation 

• Recording tour expenditure and player, management, TEPP and overseas Boards recharges for financial reconciliation 

• Checking and processing invoices from suppliers 

• Subject to workload, undertaking additional duties that may arise from time to time as directed by the Head of Operations – International Cricket and the Director – England Cricket Operations

YOU’LL HAVE

• A proven ability to be able to communicate clearly and effectively – both in writing and orally 

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills 

• Rigorous attention to detail 

• A team player and collaborative approach to the achievement of the department’s objectives 

• Good all-round IT skills 

• Knowledge of cricket would be useful

   

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• Holiday - 25 days a year

• Pension - Non-contributory 8% pension

• Private medical insurance