YCCC: Chief Operations Officer (Deadline – Aug 12)

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is a key member of the Club’s senior leadership team responsible for proactively maximising revenue and growing the fan base whilst ensuring the highest standards of stadium operation at Headingley Cricket Ground.

The COO is accountable for overall stadium P&L. They will provide leadership, insights and strategy that will not only drive income through sponsorship, ticketing, hospitality, and membership, but develop new revenue streams that will ensure sustained and continued growth for Yorkshire Cricket.

The COO will oversee and integrate all aspects of stadium operations, including facilities management and health and safety, ensuring effective processes and policies are in place to maximise operational efficiency and minimise risk.

• Optimise the product, pricing and sales strategies to maximise match day and non-match day occupancy within the stadium
• Oversee strategic marketing of Yorkshire Cricket to grow and diversify brand exposure, engagement and loyalty
• Lead the event day planning and operation at Headingley Cricket Ground, coordinating and integrating activities across various departments and suppliers to deliver exceptional customer experience including catering, cleaning, transport, security, stewarding, AV and grounds management.
• Model and advocate company vision and values
• Demonstrate, at all times, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion behaviours, decision making and working practices.

Essential criteria:

• 10+ years experience in the commercial delivery and operations of a world class venue
• Significant knowledge and experience in the development of commercial strategy to identify and establish new revenue streams
• Demonstrable experience and understanding in overseeing profit and loss operations for a major venue or stadium
• Demonstrable experience in contract management of key stakeholders to ensure value-for-money and high standards of service
• Demonstrable experience and/or commitment to delivering the values of YCCC’s EDI Plan

For more information about the role, key responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria, visit the candidate attraction pack which you can access by clicking here.

This recruitment process is being managed by Elevate Talent. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to COO-YCCC@oneelevate.com.

Applications close 9am Monday 12 August 2024.

Please note that since this recruitment process is managed externally, if you apply via this application page below, your application will not be considered.