About the job

The International Cricket Council (‘ICC’) is the global governing body for the sport, which administers all aspects of international cricket.

We are currently looking for Manager – Cricket Operations, based at the ICC headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The role will report to the General Manager – Cricket. The role will manage the ICC’s operations around international cricket matches and events, particularly the distribution and application of ICC playing conditions and playing codes and policies.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsibilities and accountabilities of Manager – Cricket Operations includes but are not limited to the following:

  • Arrange meetings, prepare cricket papers and write the minutes for the Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) and Men’s Cricket Committee (MCC), as required.
  • Draft clear and appropriate standard playing conditions for bi-lateral international cricket across all formats, and ICC Events.
  • Classification of Official Cricket – manage, draft, and update the regulations annually.
  • Oversee the Illegal Bowling Actions program including the budget, arrangements for the reported player’s assessment, maintenance of the database and notification of reports and testing outcomes to the relevant Member Board.
  • Manage the process relating to reports received for Code of Conduct and Over Rate breaches, and oversee the maintenance of database, recording of demerit points per player and the notification of any sanctions and penalties to the relevant Member Board.
  • Manage all matters relating to the Clothing and Equipment regulations for international cricket including the drafting of the regulations, maintenance of the database, and communication to Members notifying them of any sanctions and penalties.
  • Review and approve logo and design compliance for Members clothing for ICC Events.
  • Manage the process for the approval of cricket clothing and equipment manufacturing companies to allow them to display their company brand in international cricket.
  • Manage the preparation and production of the ICC Playing Handbook.
  • Manage the Player Rankings contracts in relation to specified monthly and quarterly contract payments.
  • Manage the distribution of end of tour reports to the relevant Member Board, flagging any specific matters for their attention and subsequent action if necessary.
  • Manager the distribution of pitch and outfield reports which are generated for every match and sent to both participating teams in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
  • Work with the ICC Curator to manage the process for reported substandard pitches/outfields and present the findings to the review panel.
  • Oversee the process for the approval of venues to stage international Test, ODI and T20I matches.
  • Manage the process for Approved and Disapproved Domestic Cricket matches and events i.e. notifying Members of proposed unofficial cricket.
  • Manage the DLS system including the contract requirements/renewals and the distribution of the updated software to stakeholders bi-annually.
  • Review of applications for approval/disapproval as exceptional circumstances for player eligibility for participation in ICC events.
  • Prepare the draft Cricket Operations budget, annually.

Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, or equivalent preferred
  • A minimum 5-7 years working in the operations of an elite sport.
  • Experience of working with national and international sports bodies and stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiations skills along with excellent stakeholder engagement.
  • Proficient in MS Office, cricket scoring platforms, databases, and scheduling tools.

Conditions of Employment

  • The role is based in our headquarters in Dubai, UAE.
  • The selected candidate will be required to provide two recent work references: and
  • The compensation offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Details

Location
Dubai

Posted
3 days ago