Head of Safety & Security

PURPOSE This key role in the ECB Events Department will lead on all aspects of Safety & Security that relates to venues, competitions, major events, teams and ECB staff both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the ECB Events team, Men’s, Women’s and Disability Performance Teams, Professional game team and will ensure consistency of documentation, planning and operational delivery across the organisation. The individual will form part of the Events Leadership Team and work closely with the Director of Events, the Production Director, The Head of Operations - The Hundred and Head of ICC Events on all aspects of safety & security across Cricket in England & Wales. They will also represent the ECB at the national and international level engaging with stakeholders and colleagues across the Major Event Industry, SGSA, Police and National Emergency Services, Government Departments including Home Office & FCDO, International Cricket Boards, and the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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 Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency. Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF You have a passion for delivery of world class sports events delivery in a safe & secure environment. You have a strong team ethic and can collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment across multiple sites, competition formats and teams. You enjoy devising and implementing both strategic and operational plans as well as managing a team and delivery partners across a complex year of sport.

YOU’LL BE DOING Advising ECB senior management and the board on safety & security matters Providing strategic oversight of risk management, contingency planning and horizon scanning, including readiness and testing for major events. Ensuring regulatory compliance on safety & security matters and liaising with The Cricket Regulator as required. Business planning on all aspects of safety & security including budget, resource planning and contract management Liaison with key government departments including the Home Office and FCDO, in partnership with the ECB Public Policy team. Act on intelligence according to risk assessments and threat levels both nationally and internationally. Tendering, appointing and managing all security related contracts. Liaison with the International Cricket Council (ICC), International Cricket Boards, strategic leads from other major sports and event organisers Liaison with the England Performance teams on all aspects of safety & security matters relating to tours both nationally and internationally. Liaison with the Events team on the delivery of all domestic competitions, major matches and major events.

YOU’LL HAVE Proven experience of the delivery of major live sports events in a dynamic safety & security environment. Experience of operating at a strategic level within an established command structure The ability to build relationships across multiple clients, stakeholders and authorities. Excellent people skills including an empathetic approach, with the ability to have difficult conversations as required. A collaborative working approach and an appetite to deliver world class cricket. The ability to compile and present plans at senior management and board level.

YOU’LL RECEIVE Competitive salary Holiday - 25 days a year Volunteering – 2 days a year Pension Scheme Private medical insurance Employee health cash-back plan Long-term sickness insurance Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary Enhanced family leave and pay OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool Learning and Development - 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 Cycle 2 Work Scheme Season ticket loan Preferential access to tickets to England 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 Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network