Core Game Manager - Cambridgeshire Cricket

Organisation: Cambridgeshire Cricket Limited
Salary: £33,000-£37,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 9 December 2026
Interview date: 17 December 2026
Job Description: We are looking for a proactive, creative, and collaborative strong leader who will support the growth and development of the core recreational game across Cambridgeshire. Their work programme will be shaped to deliver the ambitions set out in the Cambridgeshire Countywide Strategy 2024-2028 and in meeting relevant standards aligned to the Board`s County Partnership Agreement (CPA) with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The leader will work closely across the recreational club network, and league and competition infrastructure whilst ensuring that the facility assets and volunteer resources meet demand. The role will understand and be agile enough to embrace the changing playing demographic across the County and the future population growth forecast. Working across multiple partners, the appointed person will ensure that there are appropriate, accessible and affordable places to play club and league cricket, and there is a clear and desirable pathway from the school and community game into the core recreational game.
Fundamental to the success of this role is that the core values of the game - run on respect, build belonging, embrace enjoyment, progress with purpose - are apparent and reinforced through the recreational game network in Cambridgeshire.
Responsibilities
To lead the clubs and leagues team, including the direct line management of :
• Women`s and Girls` Participation Officer
• Cricket Development Officer (People and Leagues)
• Women`s and Girls` Administrator
To work alongside and collaboratively with colleagues as part of a Senior Management Team for the Board
Oversee and manage budgets associated with club programmes and the women`s and girls` league
Be the main point of contact with the ECB for club cricket, leagues and facility development
To implement Cambridgeshire Cricket`s facility strategy and actions therefrom relating to the recreational game
To be responsible for the successful and appropriate allocation of the ECB County Grants Fund scheme, and any other related facility-focussed funding opportunities
Oversee the CCL Women`s and Girls` league, governance structure and contractual requirements

To be responsible for work streams associated with club and league cricket, including:
• Club affiliation
• Club accreditation
• Facility Development - `Building Belonging in Cricket` fund, relating to clubs
• County Grants Fund
• National Programmes – All Stars and Dynamos Cricket
• General Conduct Regulations
• People Development, through management of the Cricket Development Officer
Work shoulder to shoulder with local leagues and associations to meet required standards and deliver a competitive game that people want to be part of and displays cricket`s core values.
Gather data and insight from players, clubs and leagues that allows us to understand how to develop and improve the club cricket offering
Produce timely reports and updates on the core game as required
Attend Board of Director`s meetings as required from time to time
Proactively drive the presence of the game`s core values throughout the Cambridgeshire recreational game network
How to apply: If you are interested and meet the person specification please email your full CV with complete employment history and two referees, alongside a letter of application to recruitment@cambscricket.org.uk

We use cookies to track and analyse visitors to our website

Core Game Manager - Cambridgeshire Cricket