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The ECB is the governing body and proud custodian for cricket in England and Wales. Its role is to lead and support the growth of the game. It is unique among major sports in the UK in being responsible for the entire game, from grassroots and recreational cricket all the way up to the international arena. 

Under the leadership of the Chair, the ECB Board is committed to: 

• Making cricket the most inclusive sport, including by tackling all forms of discrimination and making the game welcoming and safe to all. 
• Growing the game, getting more people playing, attending, watching and following cricket. 
• Inspiring people through exciting and successful England teams - Men’s, Women’s and Disabilities - and through high-quality domestic county competitions and The Hundred. 
• Leading the game - acting as a modern, trusted and strategic national governing body that works collaboratively with our stakeholders to lead the game through a rapidly changing sport and societal landscape. 

The ECB is now seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to Chair the ECB Finance, Audit and Risk Committee following Alan Dickinson’s retirement at the end of his nine-year tenure in May 2027. The role will be central to the Board’s oversight of financial stewardship, audit, risk and investment governance at a time when the game is managing significant strategic and financial change, including the distribution and investment of proceeds from the sale of equity in The Hundred teams. 

About The Role

The ECB: Governance and Leadership 

The day-to-day running of the ECB rests with the Executive Leadership Group, led by the Chief Executive, who reports to the Chair of the ECB Board. 

The ECB Board is responsible for setting strategy, providing oversight and ensuring strong governance. It is comprised of the ECB Chair, Independent Non-Executive Directors, Cricket Non-Executive Directors, and some members of the ECB’s Executive leadership. 

This appointment is to the ECB Board as a Non-Executive Director, and to the role of Chair of the ECB Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. 

The Role 

The ECB is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to chair the ECB Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. We are seeking an individual with significant senior finance, audit and risk experience, to strengthen Board-level oversight and challenge in relation to the ECB’s financial stewardship, risk management and long-term investment decisions. 

The successful individual will bring deep experience of financial leadership, audit, risk and governance in a complex organisation, a strong understanding of the cricket landscape in England and Wales and will provide informed, independent scrutiny of the ECB’s financial strategy, controls, risk framework and financial reporting. They will chair the ECB Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, a Sub-Committee of the ECB Board, and will also chair the ECB Investment Committee, which manages the governance of proceeds from the sale of equity in The Hundred teams. 

This is a non-executive, governance role. The individual will not have line management responsibility for executives, staff, players or stakeholders, nor be involved in operational decision-making. The oversight role exists to provide robust challenge, insight and support at Board and committee level, consistent with best practice in sports governance. 

Further Information

Terms of Appointment 

This appointment will be subject to ECB Member ratification at the ECB’s Annual General Meeting in May 2027 and shall be for a term of three years, with the potential to extend for a further two three-year terms. 

This appointment may be filled by either a Cricket Non-Executive Director or an Independent Non-Executive Director, consistent with the ECB’s Articles. If the successful candidate is not already a member of the ECB Board, they will need to become a Director in order to be appointed as Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. 

The successful candidate will be required, upon appointment, to comply with the ECB’s conflicts requirements and to rescind or manage any roles, relationships or material financial interests that conflict with their duties to the ECB and the game of cricket. Should an individual be appointed who currently has a role in an ECB Stakeholder / Member organisation, they will be required to rescind that position prior to joining the ECB Board.  

This appointment is open to individuals who currently have a close connection to English Cricket. However, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the independence, judgement and integrity required to act at all times in the best interests of the ECB and the game as a whole. 

Remuneration 

ECB Board roles are remunerated in line with the ECB’s approved remuneration framework for Directors and relevant committee responsibilities. Details of the applicable arrangements will be confirmed as part of the appointment process. Reasonable expenses will also be paid to support the individual in fulfilling the role effectively. 

Process 

As part of the application, applicants are asked to submit a CV and cover letter as a single document via Applied by 5pm on 2 October 2026, outlining relevant experience, motivation for applying and how they meet the candidate profile.

Interviews will be held in October / November 2026.  

For questions or information about the application process please contact ECB People Director zoe.reynolds@ecb.co.uk or for a conversation in confidence about the role please contact ECB CFO Nimesh.kataria@ecb.co.uk.  

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Closing date: 2nd October 2026