Club and Community Development Manager – West
Job Description
Job title: Club and Community Development Manager – West
Company: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Limited
Job description: THE TEAM
The Yorkshire Cricket Board is the governing body for recreational cricket in Yorkshire. One of our key goals is to promote the game of cricket at all levels across the County, working in partnership with other appropriate agencies and organisations, including schools and local cricket clubs, to increase participation and growth in the game.There are nearly 700 cricket clubs affiliated to the YCB, with in excess of 1450 senior recreational teams across Yorkshire playing cricket every weekend. We work closely with our cricket partners of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation to promote all forms of cricket within Yorkshire, whilst embedding our passion and knowledge in the sport to inspire generations of cricket players into the future.We have an exciting opportunity for two Club and Community Development Managers to join our team.We welcome applications from all backgrounds as part of the YCB’s commitment to recruiting ambitious, talented and diverse individuals who will be vital in helping us deliver our key objectives in the development of recreational cricket in the County.THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Head of Region you will be responsible for delivering Yorkshire Crickets Strategic Plan across West Yorkshire .Your key focus will be:
- Delivering the development and playing offer across clubs, urban and other non-traditional cricket environments in line with strategic plans and objectives;
- Coordinating with community cricket officers as well as leading and developing the volunteer workforce.
- Representing Yorkshire Cricket by advocating and promoting, including the use of social and other media.
ABOUT YOU
- An understanding of, and passion, for the sport of cricket;
- A proven track record of overseeing programme delivery in a relevant area;
- Experience of people management, including a body of volunteers;
- A natural organiser, who is adept at managing multiple projects at the same time, whilst maintaining focus on targets and objectives;
- Strong communication and verbal skills and a natural ability to engage with a diverse range of people, including groups and individuals;
- An understanding and experience of delivering projects within an equity, diversity and inclusion framework.
- An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety relevant to the needs of the role.
- An experience of working with diverse communities, women and girls, people with a range of disabilities and those from a low socio-economic background.
- An existing knowledge of Yorkshire recreational cricket and current ECB initiatives and experience of working in a similar role in cricket would be advantageous.
How to applyTO APPLY Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted via our Recruitment Hub. Please head over to the following link to apply if the opportunity interest you: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/eedfcccd-6563-4f1e-af86-77001674f0a8 You should submit your application including CV and a covering letter setting out what makes you a great candidate for the role. The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
Expected salary: £26000 – 28000 per year
Location: West Yorkshire
