Club Development Partner

Organisation: Cricket Wales
Salary: range £28,000 - £33,000 dependent on experience
Location: North Wales
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 January 2026
Interview date: 12 February 2026
Job Description: Key Responsibilities
• Support community cricket clubs to ensure they are resilient, sustainable, and thriving environments.
• Provide education, support and access to best practice in club operations and governance.
• Support clubs to develop strong business and/or club development plans that enable long-term growth and impact.
• Ensure clubs are compliant with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and other relevant regulations and policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve and invest in cricket facilities through stakeholder engagement and strategic support.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., local authorities, funders, other NGBs, volunteers) to promote investment and sustainability in clubs and their facilities.
• Support clubs to become investment-ready and apply for relevant funding streams.
• Provide clubs with guidance on environmental sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint.
• Take a lead on a specific national specialism (Governance, Investment, Grounds Management, or Sustainability) and develop resources, guidance, and partnerships to enhance support in that area.
• Contribute to national strategies and ensure alignment with the Thriving Clubs and Facilities pillar.
• Maintain records, analyse data and produce regular reports on club development progress and outcomes.
• Adhere to all relevant internal policies including safeguarding, data protection and sustainability.

Specialist Leadership Area
Applicants should express interest and/or experience in at least one of the following national specialist lead areas:
• Governance: Strong understanding of club structures, best practice, compliance, and policy development.
• Investment: Experience in funding applications, grant management, and helping organisations become investment ready.
• Grounds Management: Practical and/or technical knowledge of sports turf and playing facility maintenance.
• Sustainability: Demonstrated understanding of sustainable practice in sport and ability to drive environmental innovation at cricket clubs.

Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Experience supporting volunteers in a community-based or membership-driven organisations, with a focus on business development or sales growth.
• Understanding of financial planning, analysing accounts and numerical data.
• Experience of identifying and managing risk within a community sport setting.
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms and infrastructure investment in the third sector.
• Experience of working with or within local authorities, governing bodies, or third sector development organisations.
Skills and Qualifications
• Planning and Organising – ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Decision Making – uses sound judgment and evidence to make recommendations.
• Professionalism and Integrity – upholds high standards of conduct and ethics.
• Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management – builds trust with diverse partners and volunteers.
• Influencing – inspires confidence and action in others, both internally and externally.
• Written and Verbal Communication – clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate.
• Reporting and Analysing Data – tracks progress, evaluates impact, and makes data-informed decisions.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable.

Other Requirements
• Exceptional passion and motivation to develop innovative approaches to supporting cricket clubs.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practices in employment and sport.
• Understanding of GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to support club events and activities.
• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and will be regularly reviewed in line with regulated activity requirements
How to apply: Application form and covering letter. Further details can be found on the Cricket Wales vacancies page https://cricketwales.org.uk/vacancies/