ECB: Senior Manager, National Youth Programmes (Deadline – Jan 8)

PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to support the continued strategic development, implementation, delivery, and amplification of ECB National Youth Programmes (All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket).

You will have operational responsibility for the delivery of National Youth Programmes, ensuring alignment and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including the broader Recreational Game Department, Sky (particularly), the wider County Board network and other ECB partners and teams including Digital and Marketing.

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

• 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 have a passion for community sport and the power of cricket to connect communities, inspire young people and improve lives.
• You have a contagious energy that engages people and engenders collaboration.
• You thrive under busy, variable, and exciting environments.
• You excel in using data and insight to shape planning and decision making.
• You understand the importance of the views and experiences of all cricket stakeholders and the value of collaboration across the game, to achieve the goals of our Inspiring Generations strategy.
• You are a natural leader and can help foster relationships beyond the cricket network.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Acting as operational lead for all National Youth Programmes within the ECB portfolio.
• Providing end to end project management, developing existing or launching new initiatives e.g. Dynamos Intros supercharged by Sky Sports or Dynamos Cricket for girls (in conjunction with the team responsible for inspiring and enabling Women’s & Girls’ Participation).
• Guiding ECB teams and the broader Cricket Board network and recreational cricket partners to implement and optimise National Youth Programmes to sustainably grow recreational cricket.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong, effective and collaborative relationships with National Youth Programmes leads and Cricket Board colleagues.
• Managing the National Youth Programmes bursary schemes to provide free playing opportunities through the Cricket Network and create fairer access to our sport, particularly in underserved communities.
• Leveraging ECB National Youth Programmes to achieve the ECB Recreational Cricket Action Plan’s priorities and ECB annual Plan on a Page, including connecting communities through participation, developing welcoming environments, tackling discrimination and transforming the game for girls.
• Working collaboratively across ECB, liaising with our broadcast partners, Sport England, Sport Wales and the county cricket network to deliver national plans that have significant impact within local cricket communities.
• Working directly with The Hundred Team to implement new initiatives linked to the competition, helping to deepen the relationship between playing and fandom.
• Mentoring a dynamic team, with one direct report to deliver the range of ECB National Youth Programmes.
• Operational budget management across the National Youth Programmes.
• Leading on all insight, monitoring, and evaluation pertaining to National Youth Programmes.
• Considering the opportunity afforded by the 2026 Women’s Cricket World Cup and contributing to the ongoing project planning process.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Strong leadership qualities and management experience, with the ability to co-ordinate teams together behind a common goal.
• Experience in implementing successful high-profile initiatives through exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience in end-to-end project management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience and the ability to manage budgets across multiple project areas, and people in different locations.

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