Cricket’s ambition is to become the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. As the national governing body, we know that we must do more and this role will be an essential part of achieving that ambition. As part of the ECB’s EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) team reporting into the Senior EDI Manager, you’ll be working alongside over 60 cricket organisations (‘the game’) to support delivery of our EDI Action Plan. 

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 care about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, getting results and making an impact in the real world. 
  • You are looking for an opportunity to build on your project management and data analysis skills on a national stage. 
  • You want to be part of a strategic EDI team where great thinking is combined with project delivery. 
  • You’re a self-starter who makes things happen. 
  • You believe in the positive role of sport in society (previous experience in sport is not essential). 

YOU’LL BE DOING 

  • This is a varied role which will require significant collaboration with other teams to help us stay aligned as we work together to deliver our EDI plans: 
  • Managing delivery of ECB’s EDI Action Plan and gamewide EDI plans, including risk and issue management. 
  • Driving improvements on data quality and collection methods across the ECB and the game to enable for more detailed and effective tracking of EDI metrics. 
  • Supporting the game to be more data-led in its decision making and better using data to demonstrate on impact. 
  • Working on EDI research in partnership with the Head of Insights. 
  • Helping drive cultural change projects around EDI across the organisation and our stakeholders. 
  • Creating and rolling out national EDI frameworks to support the game in developing and delivering their own EDI plans. 
  • Engaging in a positive and collaborative way with organisations/partners who can help us achieve our EDI ambitions, including ECB leadership, County Cricket organisations, and other external stakeholders. 
  • Encouraging ownership of EDI in departments across the ECB and in the wider game, empowering people to deliver change. 

YOU’LL HAVE 

  • Confidence working with data, with the ability to identify key trends and patterns to support recommendations for change. 
  • An understanding of good data management practices and willingness to learn more. 
  • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge processes and drive best practice to improve outcomes. 
  • Experience managing projects from start to finish with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience building good working relationships and networks internally and externally with stakeholders at all levels in different functional areas. 

YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Holiday – 25 days a year
  • Volunteering – 2 days a year
  • Pension – Non-contributory 8% pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee health cash-back plan
  • Long-term sickness insurance
  • Life assurance – four times your annual basic salary
  • Enhanced family friendly leave
  • Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
  • OpenBlend – an innovative coaching and performance management tool
  • People Academy – a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
  • Free online fitness classes
  • 30% Castore discount
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games


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