• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary scale: £40k – £49k

To lead cricket operations. Drive performance, participation, and profitability to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of Stratford Sports Club. Improve on-field performance; develop junior and academy programmes; attract sponsorship and grants; boost membership and retention; introduce data, KPIs and Performance Reviews; recruit and retain players; enhance Club’s reputation and brand; and align Cricket Strategy with the Club’s Business Goals.

Role Purpose

• Increase club revenue through programming, membership growth, and events.
• Improve quality and professionalism in coaching, operations, and member services.
• Develop greater visibility in the local community and stronger relationships with local schools and partners.
• Enhance volunteer retention and recruitment through improved structure and communication.
• Drive a year-round, integrated sports club experience that supports social and competitive play for all ages.

Key Responsibilities

Cricket Strategy and Delivery

• Lead all cricket operations: coaching, player development, and talent pathways.
• Deliver high-performance programmes across junior, academy and senior levels.
• Manage facilities, equipment, coaching staff, and fixture planning.

Operations and Administration

• Lead operational planning and scheduling.
• Develop team captains in aligning facility usage, training timetables, and match days.
• Deliver successful cricket processes – such as structured training, coach development, and player pathways.
• Facilitate collaborative sessions to improve communication and share best practices.

Community Engagement

• Lead outreach initiatives in local schools and community organisations.
• Organise holiday camps, and introductory sessions.
• Champion inclusive programmes that encourage broader participation and support underrepresented groups in sport.

Sponsorship and Revenue Generation

• Develop sponsorship and fundraising packages.
• Plan and deliver events to drive member engagement and attract sponsors.
• Support income generation through coaching sessions and seasonal camps.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and health & safety policies are embedded.
• Assist with DBS checks, insurance, data protection, and volunteer coordination.
• Meet ECB standards, and relevant governing body accreditations.

Person Specification

• Exemplary leadership skills, with a minimum of ten years’ experience in the business of sport.
• An influencer with an extensive network of contacts.
• Detailed knowledge of the Sports Development framework.
• An obsessive eye for detail i.e. effective planning and organisational skills.
• Comprehensive commercial acumen with grant application experience.
• Vast technical and tactical knowledge, minimum level two ECB coach.