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Join the England and Wales Cricket Board and shape the future of cricket through a pivotal wellbeing and safeguarding role
Overview
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the heart of cricket in England and Wales, invites passionate individuals to contribute to the noble mission of connecting communities and improving lives through the sport. As the governing body for cricket, the ECB is dedicated to inspiring generations and harnessing the power of cricket for social good, entertainment, and skill development. This is a chance to join a vibrant team that values unity, innovation, performance, and passion for the game.
- Provide personal development and welfare support within the England Women’s Pathway.
- Collaborate with the safeguarding team to maintain high safeguarding standards.
- Advocate for players and support them throughout their careers, including education and retirement transitions, in partnership with the Professional Cricketer’s Association (PCA).
- Experience in elite performance environments and a deep understanding of safeguarding in elite sports.
- Strong communication skills, ability to handle complex situations, and a history of effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
- Flexibility with work hours, willingness to travel, and a background in delivering educational workshops are essential.
- Experience in cricket is desirable but not mandatory.
The ECB offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join a team that is not just about sports but also about making a positive impact on society.
PURPOSE
To work within a multidisciplinary team to provide personal development and welfare support across the England Women’s Pathway
In collaboration with the safeguarding team, support high standards of safeguarding across the England Women’s Pathway.
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 helping and supporting others to achieve their goals
You are passionate about ensuring high standards of safeguarding within environments
You enjoy working within a diverse multidisciplinary team to solve problems
YOU’LL BE DOING
Working part of an extensive wellbeing team to provide pastoral support to players
Player advocacy
Working closely with the safeguarding team to support high standards of safeguarding practices across the England Women environments
Supporting players throughout their career including education, transitions and retirement in collaboration with the Professional Cricketer’s Association (PCA)
YOU’LL HAVE
Knowledge, experience and understanding of elite performance environments
Significant experience of working with others including effective listening skills, ability to put practical solutions in place and to handle complex situations, working with multiple stakeholders
Significant knowledge and experience of safeguarding within elite sports environments, including management of low-level and threshold referrals and concerns.
A comprehensive understanding of the safeguarding challenges in elite sport, and how to develop a proactive strategy to mitigate safeguarding risk.
A proven track record of effective teamwork with strong communication skills
Proven experience of building effective working relationships
Prepared to work flexible hours and when required travel overseas on tours and undertake national travel.
Previous experience of touring in an elite sports setting and an understanding of the challenges associated with this
Experience planning, delivering and evaluating educational workshops
Desirable: previous experience of working in cricket
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% Castore 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
