England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
United Kingdom, Remote
Posted: 16 April 2021
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2485119632/
Job Details
Seniority Level
- Associate
Industry
- Sports
Employment Type
- Contract
Job Functions
- Other
About the job
We have a hugely exciting opportunity for an Event Co-ordinator to join The Events team. The Event Co-ordinator will support managers jointly plan and deliver men’s and women’s international cricket, The Hundred and domestic cricket across England and Wales.
The key aim being delivering world class cricket for both the men’s and women’s game.
The ECB is a fun and energising place to work and The Events department is lively and full of talent.
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 have a passion for delivering the best, whilst establishing new benchmarks and standards.
- You are a clear communicator who can establish strong professional relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external and seeks to resolve any arising issues in line with wider objectives.
- You are detailed and outcome focussed always seeking efficient ways to deliver.
- You thrive managing multiple projects in an exciting environment where no two days are the same
- You have an unshakeable can do attitude.
YOU’LL BE DOING
- Supporting all areas of the Events Department including travel, accommodation, logistics, commercial rights delivery, and operations.
- Supporting the team onsite at selected matches across the International and Domestic calendar in both men’s and women’s cricket.
- Working alongside the Event Services team, supporting the overall Transport and Logistics Strategy for teams supporting both the Hundred and International match delivery teams.
- Managing the distribution of kit across multiple venues
- Coordinating plans with commercial partners for match day requirements (hospitality/tickets)
- Offering financial support for the wider team including budget management, raising POs and submitting invoices
- Managing and maintaining strong relationships with key ECB stakeholders
- Co-ordinating the overall logistics plan for the season across multiple Venues
- Working closely with the other internal ECB departments including commercial, ticketing and finance
- Leading by example, motivating and supporting members of the Events Team throughout a busy season
YOU’LL HAVE
- An understanding of working in sporting events and experience of managing logistics with a knowledge of cricket a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail in the preparation of documents and reports; advanced Microsoft office skills are a necessity.
- A proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humour; understanding the ever-changing events environment which will include unsociable hours.
- A team player approach – resourceful and possessing the ability to demonstrate initiative, still seeking advice or support when required.
- Excellent people skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships.
- Clear and effective decision-making skills, developing practical solutions within a budget conscious environment.
- Project management skills with the ability to support multiple projects and prioritise for continual improvement.
- A proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humour within a team
- A clean and valid Driving Licence
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.
