Careers

About Us

Hampshire Cricket Board is growing its team as we embark on an exciting new chapter to deliver our four-year strategy, Breaking Boundaries. Guided by our mission to inspire, empower and connect communities through cricket, we are committed to making the game more inclusive, inviting and accessible to all. To support this ambition, we have created a number of exciting new roles within the team.

These positions will sit at the heart of our work, helping us build lasting relationships, remove barriers to participation, and create meaningful opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the game.

We are looking for enthusiastic, people-focused individuals who are passionate about cricket and its power to make a positive difference. You will be motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, a genuine commitment to inclusion and community engagement, and the drive to build trusted relationships with clubs, partners and participants.

About The Role

Role Overview

As one of two Club Deveopment Officers and part of the wider Cricket Development team, you will play a key role in helping Hampshire Cricket Board (HCB) achieve its mission to inspire, empower and connect communities through cricket. Your work will involve supporting affiliated clubs to grow, thrive, and remain at the heart of their local communities. You will work collaboratively with club volunteers, teachers, and community partners across a designated geographic area to drive inclusive, sustainable participation in cricket.

In addition, each Officer will take on specific programme responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on supporting the growth of womenâ??s and girlsâ?? cricket, helping clubs to expand and strengthen their offer within the game. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a genuine passion for sport. Your enthusiasm will help engage and inspire young people, parents, teachers, and volunteers, using cricket as a vehicle for connection and community development.

Roles & Responsbilities

The Club Development Officer roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Club Support

• Working across numerous Local Authorities provide comprehensive support to priority clubs.
• Develop close working relationships with all clubs, whilst working with specific clubs on an annual basis to deliver agreed objectives.

National Programmes 

• Assist clubs and community groups to deliver All Stars Cricket and Dynamos to establish new and grow existing junior sections (mixed and girls).
• Women and Girls Champion opportunities for women and girls in all clubs, whilst working with targeted clubs to establish new teams and sections.
• You will also lead on the delivery of specific HCB women's and girls'?programmes.

Volunteering

• Support clubs to recruit and upskill new and existing volunteers to provide the best possible experience for young people. This will include coordinating HCB "Leaders Programme" Hampshire Champions.
• Activation at Utilita Bowl; deliver activities alongside major matches and events to showcase recreational cricket and inspire participation. Schools Delivery Work with the Schools and Junior Cricket Development Manager to strengthen pathways between schools, clubs and community programmes, increasing young people's participation in community cricket.
• As part of the Community Coach team, directed by the Schools Cricket Development Manager, deliver Chance to Shine (CTS) coaching sessions in primary and secondary schools. Sessions will be aligned to CTS principles and aim to recruit boys and girls into clubs and bespoke community-based programmes (approximately 2 days per week). Deliver assemblies and teacher training sessions. Coordinate primary and secondary school competitions (mixed and girls). This will include devising rules and formats, and communicating with teachers regarding entries and results. Ensure accurate records are kept and logged in accordance with funding partners' requirements.

Further Information

Working Hours

The normal working days will be Monday-Friday. The majority of working hours will be between 9.00am and 5.00pm, however you will be required to work evenings and weekends as and when the role requires.

Safeguarding Statement

Hampshire Cricket Board is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

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Closing date: 6th July 2026