Regulation Executive

Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary: Competitive
Location: London, Lords (minimum 3 days in the office)
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 February 2026
Job Description: PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this role is to manage compliance of player eligibility regulations across the domestic 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 a passion for cricket.

you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic 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 domestic competitions (including Professional County Cricket men and women & The Hundred) and maintaining the relevant databases.

Providing support with the assessing and processing of 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.

Providing support to teams competing in domestic competitions with regard to player eligibility queries.

Processing player registration applications for disability competitions and maintaining the relevant databases.

Providing support with the processing of agent renewal and registration applications.

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

Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

YOU’LL HAVE

The right to work in the UK

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

Experience working in sports administration.

A willingness to learn and understand Home Office immigration policy and GBE processes.

Ability to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.

Good computer literacy and experience of operating databases.

Experience of working in a high-pressure environment, often dealing with and responding to demanding clients or stakeholders outside of normal working hours.

Excellent time management.

Excellent attention to detail.

A high level of integrity.

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

Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.
How to apply: Please apply at the link below: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/pnlds5rxil