Consultant England Blind Head Coach

Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary: Competitive
Location: Home based with coaching at variety of locations including Loughborough and Edgbaston
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 1 August 2025
Job Description: 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 know that Cricket is a force for good and makes an enduring impact on people’s lives. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion. It’s something for everyone to watch, play or enjoy, across genders, age, disability and diverse communities.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To oversee the individual and team development of the England Squad from a coaching perspective. Creating safe, positive, learning environments for all players and staff.

To provide high quality coaching and planning that is aimed at improving the performance levels of the England side both on and off the pitch.

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 BE DOING

Head Coach (Level 3 Certified) - Disability Cricket

To Lead the management teamthat work within your impairment group squad

To integrate Domestic/DPL players into the squad when appropriate

To be an integral part of the Talent ID process of New Players

To co-ordinate and deliver a structured and comprehensive annual programme of cricket to develop each individual player within your squad

To work with other member of the coaching/management team to undertake discussions around training and competition

To work with other experts within Operations, Performance Analysis and Safeguarding to ensure the development of players and maintain safe environments for players to perform in

To play an active role with the management team in providing pastoral care and observations of players.

To be present at all agreed training sessions and England representative games/events

To understand health and safety requirements of England teams as well as support members of the management team to carry our their health and safety including safeguarding and welfare duties

To work in a professional manner, representing England and Wales Cricket Board

YOU’LL HAVE (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

Level 3 Qualification

Experience of working in High Performance Environments

Experience of working with High Performing Athletes with Impairments

Excellent communication skills

Enhanced DBS Check

YOU’LL RECEIVE

£225 day rate for all domestic matches, training and screening days.

£100 admin fee – at the discretion of EDCPM

There may be additional fees involved with touring / Marquee tournaments

Please note that:

1. Along with insurance and certificates associated with your role, please send in appropriate business use insurance for your car, should you use it to drive to and from squad weekends and matches.

2. The maximum amount you may be able to claim for out of pocket expenses for lunches is £12.00 per lunch. You may claim 40p per mile when driving your own personal vehicle. No alcohol to be claimed as expenses.

3. During this contract, there will be no Friday Night stays unless agreed with the Disability Operations Manager. If a Friday night stay is agreed, then there will be no reimbursement for any expenses incurred.
How to apply: Please apply at the link below: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/9eekhiq8rk