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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

With the Ashes on it’s way, it’s another exciting year to work in cricket and this Senior Event Manager role will offer the individual the opportunity to be at the forefront of cricket delivery in England and Wales.  The role will plan and support the delivery of cricket and venue operations across a number of formats including men’s and women’s international cricket, televised domestic cricket and The Hundred, helping to create a world-class experience for players, match officials, media and fans across all our venues and those watching at home.  

The successful candidate will require excellent planning skills and attention to detail, with the ability to build relationships, problem solve under pressure and manage a team.  They will be required to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver World Class standards in venue collaboration and operations.  

The ECB is a fun and energising place to work, and the Events department is lively and full of talent. This is your opportunity to collaborate with passionate individuals, deliver an exceptional sporting experience for players and fans, and leave a lasting impact on the future of cricket in this country. 

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for world-class sports events delivery  
• You have excellent organisational and project management skills, and enjoy planning and implementing operational plans, with a strong eye for detail  
• You are a clear communicator who establishes strong professional relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. 
• You have a solutions-focused attitude to resolve rising issues in line with wider objectives whilst remaining calm under pressure.  
• You have a strong team ethic. 
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites. 

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Work in collaboration to coordinate, plan and deliver operational plans for multiple stakeholders and departments, delivering World Class fan (in venue and at home) and player and match official experience across all touchpoints for multiple formats of cricket across your venues.   
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with your venues, ECB departments, international and domestic teams, suppliers, stakeholders and service providers. 
• Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day operational delivery with key partners and venues. 
• Championing the requirements of diverse groups of spectators, ensuring accessibility and diversity of spectators across different formats is considered in venue planning. 
• Contribute to the identification and monitoring of risks across operational areas, including supporting compliance with health and safety regulations, policies, and operational procedures. 
• Match Management for selected matches across the international and domestic calendar in both men’s and women’s cricket at your venues. 
• Run post-match debriefs with your operational area and with your venues, gathering lessons learned and identifying improvements for future events, including having difficult conversations where required to ensure high standards are set and met.  
• Line management, providing a supportive environment for junior team members to thrive.   
• Leading work streams or projects as and when there is a requirement to do so. 

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