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Regulation Executive

England & Wales Cricket Board
Organisation
England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary
Competitive
Location
England & Wales
Contract type
Permanent (Full time)
Closing date
30 May 2025
Job Description
PURPOSE

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Domestic Cricket Operations team as a Regulation Executive. The overall purpose of this role is to manage compliance of player eligibility regulations across the professional game.

WHO WE ARE

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.

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.



OUR VALUES

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

You are comfortable working independently and managing your own time.

You have an interest in cricket.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You value being part of a supportive and collaborative team.



YOU’LL BE DOING

Assessing and processing player registration applications against player eligibility regulations for all domestic competitions (Professional County Cricket men and women & The Hundred), and maintaining the relevant databases.

Assessing and processing applications for Governing Body Endorsements (GBE), for migrant players and coaches under the Home Office Points Based System Managed Migration policy for Sport, for all professional domestic competitions.

Supporting the delivery of the annual Hundred player Draft registration process to ensure only players who are eligible to enter can (as per eligibility rules and immigration rules – visa checking and/or GBE criteria assessment)

Acting as primary contact for Professional County Cricket teams and Hundred teams, with regards to player eligibility queries.

Acting as secondary contact, with regards to No Objection Certificate applications.

Assisting other members of the Domestic Cricket Operations team with pre-season and in-season work as required.



YOU’LL HAVE

An excellent understanding of Professional Level cricket and its regulatory framework – men and women

An excellent knowledge and understanding of Governing Body Endorsement processes in relation to migrant sportspeople.

Ability to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.

Good computer literacy and experience of operating databases.

A keen eye for detail.

Good time management

YOU’LL RECEIVE

Competitive salary

Holiday - 25 days a year

Volunteering – 2 days a year

Pension - Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Employee health cash-back plan

Long-term sickness insurance

Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

Enhanced family leave and pay

OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

30% Castore discount

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games

Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee NetworkOpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

30% Castore discount

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games

Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network
How to apply
Please apply at the link below: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/shn6amrvvp
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