Senior Event Manager, England & Wales Cricket Board
3 days a week in office
National governing body for cricket in England and Wales
Posted today
National governing body for cricket in England and Wales
201-500 employees
Posted today
3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve lives and connect communities through cricket.
Role
Who you are
- The successful candidate will require excellent planning skills and attention to detail, with the ability to build relationships, problem solve under pressure and manage a team
- You have a passion for world-class sports events delivery
- You have excellent organisational and project management skills, and enjoy planning and implementing operational plans, with a strong eye for detail
- You are a clear communicator who establishes strong professional relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external
- You have a solutions-focused attitude to resolve rising issues in line with wider objectives whilst remaining calm under pressure
- You have a strong team ethic
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites
- Experience leading the planning and operational delivery of major events and matches in live sport
- A comprehensive understanding of venue management and operational implementation
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, deliver under pressure, problem solve and meet tight deadlines
- Strong planning, coordination, and administrative skills with good attention to detail. As well as the ability to prepare complex documents, lead large meetings, present and communicate to a wide stakeholder network
- Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills alongside an ability to build strong relationships
- Knowledge of or passion for cricket and live sports
- Knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and risk protocols in live event environments
- A proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humour; understanding the ever-changing events environment which will include unsociable hours
- Core management skills, including empathetic, good listener, inclusive values and supportive nature
What the job involves
- With the Ashes on it’s way, it’s another exciting year to work in cricket and this Senior Event Manager role will offer the individual the opportunity to be at the forefront of cricket delivery in England and Wales
- The role will plan and support the delivery of cricket and venue operations across a number of formats including men’s and women’s international cricket, televised domestic cricket and The Hundred, helping to create a world-class experience for players, match officials, media and fans across all our venues and those watching at home
- They will be required to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver World Class standards in venue collaboration and operations
- The ECB is a fun and energising place to work, and the Events department is lively and full of talent
- This is your opportunity to collaborate with passionate individuals, deliver an exceptional sporting experience for players and fans, and leave a lasting impact on the future of cricket in this country
- Work in collaboration to coordinate, plan and deliver operational plans for multiple stakeholders and departments, delivering World Class fan (in venue and at home) and player and match official experience across all touchpoints for multiple formats of cricket across your venues
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with your venues, ECB departments, international and domestic teams, suppliers, stakeholders and service providers
- Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day operational delivery with key partners and venues
- Championing the requirements of diverse groups of spectators, ensuring accessibility and diversity of spectators across different formats is considered in venue planning
- Contribute to the identification and monitoring of risks across operational areas, including supporting compliance with health and safety regulations, policies, and operational procedures
- Match Management for selected matches across the international and domestic calendar in both men’s and women’s cricket at your venues
- Run post-match debriefs with your operational area and with your venues, gathering lessons learned and identifying improvements for future events, including having difficult conversations where required to ensure high standards are set and met
- Line management, providing a supportive environment for junior team members to thrive
- Leading work streams or projects as and when there is a requirement to do so
Application process
- Closing: 4:00pm, 21st Aug 2026 BST
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales. By running teams, overseeing domestic and recreational cricket, and coordinating participation programmes, the organisation seeks to inspire a generation to say "Cricket is a game for me".
ECB oversees all levels of cricket in England and Wales. This includes the national teams and county cricket; men's, women's and disability teams. Between 2020 and 2024 it prioritised initiatives such as nurturing the local core of the game, making cricket more accessible, engaging youth players and boosting the women's game - all towards creating a more inviting world of cricket in England and Wales.
The organisation continues upon this mission, hoping to improve lives and connect communities. With cricket being one of the most popular sports in the country, this provides a broad reach for ECB to make a difference as it pushes the sport forwards for players (and spectators) from the casual to professional.
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Company
Company benefits
- Holiday - 25 days a year
- Volunteering – 2 days a year
- Pension Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary
- Enhanced family leave and pay
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- Learning and Development - 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
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Preferential access to tickets to England games
Company values
- Progress with Purpose - We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.
- Run on Respect - We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
- Build Belonging - We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
- Embrace Enjoyment - We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
Company HQ
National Cricket Performance Centre
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Leadership
Richard Gould
(CEO)Formerly Chief Executive of Bristol City Football Club for 1.5 years, Surrey County Cricket Club for 10 years and Somerset County Cricket Club for 5.5 years. Before that, they were Commercial Director at Bristol City Football Club.
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