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Hampshire Cricket Board (HCB) is the official governing body for recreational cricket in Hampshire. One of 39 County Cricket Boards in the country, HCB plays a vital role in delivering and developing grassroots cricket throughout the region. We work with a range of partners, including Hampshire Cricket Ltd, Hampshire Cricket Foundation, Southern Premier Cricket League and Hampshire Cricket League to grow and improve the game to provide a cricketing future for all. Our diverse range of activities are designed to provide playing and volunteering opportunities for men, women, boys, girls and people with disabilities.

About The Role

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Community Development Manager will play a vital role in helping Hampshire Cricket Board (HCB) achieve its mission to inspire, empower, and connect communities through cricket. With the Head of Operations and Programmes, you will lead HCB's strategy to make cricket more accessible for people in underserved communities. Working closely with colleagues you will manage the expansion of HCB's Chance to Shine Street and Lord's Taverners Wicketz programmes, oversee the MCC Foundation Hub programme county wide and develop relationships with a range of partners in our urban communities.

ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES

The Club Development Manager's roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the Head of Operations and Programmes to devise and implement HCB's urban cricket strategy in Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
• Oversee the Chance to Shine Street programme, including agreeing plans on an annual basis, monitoring and reporting KPIs and financial information.
• Oversee the Lord's Taverners Wicketz programme, including agreeing plans on an annual basis, monitoring and reporting KPIs and financial information.
• Oversee the MCC Foundation Hubs programme, including including planning and budgeting for 12 squads.
• Oversee and manage a range of events across the calendar year, with the aim of bringing together participants across HCB programmes.
• Monitor impact and show case the success of HCB's community programmes through a variety of case studies, news articles and participant feedback.
• Line manage the Community Development Officer to deliver agreed objectives.
• Recruit, train and support a casual coaching workforce to deliver community sessions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key community partners, including the police, local authorities and faith groups.
• Engage people from urban communities through a variety of means; helping to develop our programmes and ensure they meet the needs of participants.
• Seek new funding opportunities to expand delivery into new urban areas, beyond Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
• Oversee and manage budgets related to urban programmes
• Ensure HCB safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented across all programmes.

Further Information

WORKING HOURS

The normal working days will be Monday-Friday. Most 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. This job description outlines the principal accountabilities/main duties relating to this post. However, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties not detailed above, as directed.

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: 12th October 2026