Job Description
PURPOSE
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Performance and Operations Manager will:
- Be responsible for ensuring that the ECB Performance Centre is maximised across men’s, women’s, disability, pathway, coach development and sports science / sports medicine delivery.
- Ensure that the environment and culture at the ECB Performance Centre enables innovation, creativity and progressive thinking / action.
- Collaborate with Loughborough University recognising the critical nature of operational and logistical provision, and the running of the site by Loughborough University for multiple users.
- Work proactively with Loughborough University to optimise (i) facilities (e.g., ECB Performance Centre), (ii) cricket specific needs (e.g., grounds, nets and wickets) and (iii) research and innovation initiatives.
- Support the men’s and women’s Performance Directors, Heads of Science and Medicine, Head of Coach Development and Pathway Leads in leveraging the ECB Performance Centre.
- Support and lead on performance projects and initiatives which underpin senior teams winning global tournaments.
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 are passionate about high performance sport and have a passion for contributing to and playing a critical role underpinning the performance of England Cricket teams.
- You enjoy balancing strategic intent and long-term initiatives with short-term operational detail.
- You have a depth of cricket knowledge (ideally facility / ground related) and enjoy the maintenance of exceptional standards.
- You enjoy balancing the competing demands of internal (and external) stakeholders and are proactive and engaged in areas of potential conflict.
- You are passionate about culture, environment and behaviours as the bedrock of high-performance.
YOU’LL BE DOING
The role will play a pivotal role in the following Operational and Performance areas:
Performance:
- Lead relevant performance projects, such as: implementation of personalised programmes (individuals or small groups), targeted skill-based interventions, winter training initiatives, and any other relevant areas of work (as directed by respective Performance Directors).
- In conjunction with Loughborough University, lead the strategic evolution of the ECB Performance Centre as a base for international player development.
- Ensure that cricket facilities are of world-class standard (outdoor wickets, outdoor nets, indoor nets and other ancillary facilities), by maintaining exceptional working relationships with Loughborough University and ground staff, seeing opportunities and acting in the interest of international teams.
- Operate as an integral member of performance leadership teams in respective areas of international cricket (men’s and women’s).
- Act as the lead point of contact for Loughborough University on core areas of research and innovation. Maintain, co-ordinate and streamline all research strands with Loughborough University.
- Manage the ECB Performance Centre budget.
Operational:
- Lead and guide all aspects of the ECB related Performance Centre activity, ensuring the needs of senior teams and associated functions (e.g., science and medicine, pathway and coach development) are balanced and met.
- Lead, manage and align processes that ensure effective and efficient operational delivery of the ECB Performance Centre.
- Lead all contractual and facility components of the ECB Performance Centre from an ECB perspective.
- Work proactively with Loughborough University (and all relevant staff) to ensure that multiple user groups are effectively integrated in strategic and operational delivery.
- Support the Assistant Operations Manager in the seamless operational delivery of the ECB Performance Centre.
- Support the respective performance Directors (men’s and women’s) with contracting of non-permanent coaching and support staff
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