England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted: 13 April 2021
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2477948500/
Job Details
Seniority Level
- Mid-Senior level
Industry
- Sports
Employment Type
- Contract
Job Functions
- Other
About the job
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director-level comms specialist who can come in and hit the ground running during cricket’s busy summer season, taking the reins to lead on a number of key projects on the Campaigns side of the Comms Team.
The projects span core campaigns linked to ECB’s Inspiring Generations strategy, around youth participation, engaging women and girls, and volunteering (EDI focus), as well as key areas of activation across The Hundred; a new competition launching this July to welcome in a broader audience to the game.
This role will provide team leadership, supporting the Head of Campaigns and Communications Director.
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 BE DOING
1. Core campaigns
- Youth participation campaign
- Volunteer recruitment for youth participation programmes
- Women and girls’ engagement campaign
2. The Hundred
- Digital innovations features
- Player content days
- Event test day
- Competition time planning and activation support
3. Campaigns x internal comms support
YOU’LL HAVE
- Experience in consumer comms space with a proven track record to reach broader audiences
- Understanding of the sports space, ideally with some knowledge of cricket, but this is not essential
- Strong campaign and project management skills
- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders internally and externally
- Well versed in working on PESO campaigns with cross-department engagement
- Commercially-driven and able to demonstrate awareness of how a comms role can drive sales and engagement (sign ups etc).
- Event activation experience
- Well versed in working in influencer and advocacy space
- Women’s sport space experience desirable
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion experience a bonus
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ holiday (pro-rated)
- Private medical insurance
- Non-contributory 8% pension
- Life assurance
- 30% discount on New Balance items
Name of Author: ECB
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, formed on January 1, 1997. It combines roles from the Test and County Cricket Board, National Cricket Association, and Cricket Council, and integrated the Women’s Cricket Association in 1998. Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the ECB oversees all levels of cricket, including national teams for men, women, and various disability categories.
