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The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social.  It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

About The Role

Purpose

This key role in the ECB Events Department will lead on all aspects of Safety & Security that relates to venues, competitions, major events, teams and ECB staff both nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the ECB Events team, Men’s, Women’s and Disability Performance Teams, Professional game team and will ensure consistency of documentation, planning and operational delivery across the organisation.

The individual will form part of the Events Leadership Team and work closely with the Director of Events, the Production Director, The Head of Operations - The Hundred and Head of ICC Events on all aspects of safety & security across Cricket in England & Wales.

They will also represent the ECB at the national and international level engaging with stakeholders and colleagues across the Major Event Industry, SGSA, Police and National Emergency Services, Government Departments including Home Office & FCDO, International Cricket Boards, and the International Cricket Council (ICC).

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for delivery of world class sports events delivery in a safe & secure environment.
• You have a strong team ethic and can collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders.
• You enjoy working in a dynamic environment across multiple sites, competition formats and teams.
• You enjoy devising and implementing both strategic and operational plans as well as managing a team and delivery partners across a complex year of sport.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Advising ECB senior management and the board on safety & security matters
• Providing strategic oversight of risk management, contingency planning and horizon scanning, including readiness and testing for major events.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance on safety & security matters and liaising with The Cricket Regulator as required. 
• Business planning on all aspects of safety & security including budget, resource planning and contract management
• Liaison with key government departments including the Home Office and FCDO, in partnership with the ECB Public Policy team.
• Act on intelligence according to risk assessments and threat levels both nationally and internationally.
• Tendering, appointing and managing all security related contracts.
• Liaison with the International Cricket Council (ICC), International Cricket Boards, strategic leads from other major sports and event organisers
• Liaison with the England Performance teams on all aspects of safety & security matters relating to tours both nationally and internationally.
• Liaison with the Events team on the delivery of all domestic competitions, major matches and major events.

Further Information

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

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Closing date: 21st August 2026