Funding Operations Officer - 6 month Fixed Term Contract Organisation England & Wales Cricket Board Salary Competitive Location Emirates Old Trafford (Monday-Wednesday usual office days) Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 24 September 2025 Job Description PURPOSEThis exciting role is a position within the Facilities Investment Team, part of the wider Facilities Department, which administers the £150m direct capital programme investment into cricket facilities across the Professional and Recreational games.WHO WE AREThe 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 wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. 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 VALUESRun 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 IFYou’re a clear and articulate communicator, confident dealing with external customers.You have an unshakeable can-do attitude and enjoy solving problems.You thrive working in a busy team with a friendly and good-humoured approach.You enjoy working on structured, process-led tasks, with good attention to detail. YOU’LL BE DOINGAssisting in the development of, making improvements to, and testing the ECB’s bespoke Investment Management System (IMS), relaunching in 2025 and used by all funding applicantsUsing IMS to undertakeo Compliance and due diligence on grant and loan applicationso End-to-end case work on small scale loan applicationso Preparation and issuing of contract award letterso Management of project cashflowo Support for network users by allocating devolved budgets and system accessProviding general customer service and guidance to grant and loan applicantsAssisting in the development of new systems and guidance to support the grants and loans programmesManaging a high-volume workloadAssisting the team of Facilities Planning Managers in supporting the administration of central funding programmesSupporting the Facilities and Recreational Cricket departments to administer programmes and campaigns as needed YOU’LL HAVEThe right to work in the UKEssential: Experience in administration, ideally working with high volumes of documents and customersEssential: Excellent communication skills including written and telephone customer service experience and the ability to negotiate, and manage customer expectationsEssential: An eye for detail enabling you to work accurately and efficiently and spot discrepancies, errors, and potential system weaknessesEssential: Good working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeDesirable: A good understanding of capital investment programmes for facility developmentDesirable: Experience in software development testingYOU’LL RECEIVECompetitive salaryHoliday - 25 days a yearVolunteering – 2 days a yearPrivate medical insuranceEmployee health cash-back planLong-term sickness insuranceLife assurance - four times your annual basic salaryEnhanced family leave and payOpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management toolPeople Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potentialEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice30% Castore discountCycle 2 Work SchemeSeason ticket loanPreferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred gamesOpportunities 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/ge18zlmvyn Share X LinkedIn Email