Chief Executive – Sussex Cricket

Location: Sussex, ambulance UK

Closing Date: 28th October

Overview:

The current Chief Executive, medic Zac Toumazi, is leaving at the end of 2016 after four very successful years in post. He has used his expertise to drive the commercial and people areas of the business and has made many tangible improvements to the client service offering. Zac has overseen the recent merger and has been pivotal in developing the cricket strategy; an area that will remain a key focus for his successor.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a strategic senior leadership role. As Chief Executive, you will be accountable for the delivery of the Sussex Cricket strategy with overall accountability for leading and developing all parts of the business to ensure delivery of its strategic and operational objectives.

Strong financial and commercial acumen are prerequisites for this role, as is evidence for improving profitability and maximising commercial opportunities. The game of cricket is facing unprecedented change and as a result, the successful jobholder must be able to show evidence of considerable success in leading major 3 change in a commercial environment, preferably, but not essentially, in professional sport. Due to the nature of the Sussex Cricket structure, the successful candidate will need to be adept at working at both an operational and strategic level on a daily basis.

Additionally, this role has a high profile in the Sussex community and as a result you will need to be comfortable representing Sussex Cricket at high-profile internal and external events. In summary, the person appointed will be a strong influencer and have a proven successful track record of leading a business and delivering improved performance (financial, commercial and operational). You will be an authentic leader and genuine people manager, skilled at building relationships at all levels. You will have a calm and considered approach with an ability to prioritise the needs of the various stakeholders. This is a challenging role but highly rewarding for the right candidate.

How to Apply

An application pack containing more details of the post (including an application form) is available on the Sussex Cricket website (www.sussexcricket.co.uk). Any enquiries should be made to Kay Gunn, HR and Client Services Manager, who can be contacted at kay.gunn@sussexcricket.co.uk