Health and Safety Manager

Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary: Competitive
Location: England and Wales - With the requirement to travel for 1-3 days a week working in the ECB offices or in the network.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 January 2026
Job Description: PURPOSE

This role provides an exciting opportunity to support safe delivery of cricket as part of our Inspiring Generations Strategy. As Health and Safety Manager at the ECB you will be responsible for managing the occupational health and safety of ECB employees and contractors, whether this is at our places of work or at major cricket events.

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 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 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 have a passion for championing safety in the workplace

You enjoy a mix of office-based and site-based health and safety work

You enjoy sports events and have experience working with multiple stakeholders to deliver live events safely

You are a clear and articulate communicator with an ability to identify risks, concisely explain implications and support the development of solutions.

You have an unshakable can-do attitude and a commitment to supporting your team and the network.

You can provide leadership to people you influence and demonstrate best practice

You can confidently engage with people from volunteers to senior executives

YOU’LL BE DOING

Developing and delivering the ECB Health and Safety Management System, including:

Creating policies and procedures to manage risk profiles of departments across the ECB

Delivering the role of Competent Person, providing specialist health and safety advice across the company.

Working with teams and leaders across the business, including in our People Team, Facilities, Events, and Professional and Recreational Cricket.

Reporting to senior management and the Board on health and safety performance and improvement.

Working with the ECB Events Team and partner venues to deliver safe cricket events. This will include working with our partners and suppliers in broadcast, spectator experience and commercial activations, including on site at major cricket matches.

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our network where they deliver cricket to provide health and safety support to Professional Cricket Clubs, Recreational Cricket Board and cricket organisations on an advisory basis including maintaining and updating our advisory tools for cricket clubs.

YOU’LL HAVE

A deep understanding of strategic Health and Safety Management and will be qualified to at least NEBOSH diploma level.

Excellent knowledge and experience of operational Health and Safety preferably within a sports environment.

Experience of delivering live events safely.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work in one-to-one and one-to-many situations with a wide range of people from volunteers to senior executives.

The ability to act as a trusted advisor in the best interest of the organisation and people you are supporting.

The ability to communicate appropriate, practical guidance for our network of cricket organisations.

Excellent working knowledge of:o Health & Safety Legislationo Managing health and safety including health and safety systemso SSIP and managing contractor health and safety

YOU’LL RECEIVE

Competitive salary

Holiday - 25 days a year

Volunteering – 2 days a year

Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee health cash-back plan

Long-term sickness insurance

Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary 

Enhanced family leave and pay

OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

Learning and Development - 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

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Preferential access to tickets to England 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/hp0fbgi7up