Careers

About Us

Croquet England is the national governing body for the sport of croquet in England. It became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2023, with the following charitable purposes:

• To promote community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of facilities for playing croquet.
• To advance the amateur sport of croquet for public benefit.

We are proud of our heritage and excited for our future. More than 10,000 players belong to over 200 affiliated clubs, with many thousands more enjoying croquet informally at home. The competitive scene is thriving, from local leagues to national championships and international tournaments.

Our strategy focuses on seven key areas: play, safeguarding, coaching, inclusion, wellbeing, funding, and sustainability. We are now looking for a CEO who will bring energy, vision, and professional leadership to bring this strategy to life. The role can be full time or 4 days a week.

About The Role

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of croquet in England. Working closely with the Chair of Trustees and leading a dedicated community of volunteers and staff, you will:

 

• Drive strategic implementation across all areas of our work.
• Lead a culture change that embraces inclusivity, diversity, and modern governance practices.
• Champion croquet as a sport that can be played by all, at all ages and levels.
• Manage and support directors and committee chairs across key functions including coaching, development, tournaments, laws and rules, international relations, communications, and IT.
• Oversee operations at our Head Office in Cheltenham and support integration between the small office team, the croquet shop, and our wider volunteer network.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a national reach. The majority of your work will be remote, with some travel to clubs, key sector events and a regular pattern at our Cheltenham office with the Croquet England staff.

Further Information

For further information, see the news item Could you lead Croquet England? at www.croquet.org.uk

Interviews will be held online on 6 or 12 August 2025. A second in-person interview may be held if required on 3 September 2025.

Apply for role

Closing date: 30th July 2025