Strategy and Operations Manager Organisation England & Wales Cricket Board Salary Competitive Location London, Lords (minimum 3 days in the office) Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 8 March 2026 Job Description PurposeThis is an exciting role in the ECB Business Operations Team, delivering strategic projects across cricket and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the ECB. Requiring a generalist skill set, the successful candidate will have exposure to senior leaders and be working on some of the most impactful and fast-paced work at the ECB. This would be a brilliant role for a high-performing all-rounder, regardless of prior experience in sport or not. 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 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 BE DOING Business Operations and Strategy Lead and support on business-critical projects alongside other members of the Business Operations team. This could include: creating strategic plans for new or growing areas of the ECBproviding strategy expertise to cross-ECB projects, carrying out forward-looking research to guide how the ECB responds to future challengesLead on regular cadence of departmental KPI reporting and centralised project management reporting, ensuring the ECB successful achieves its key prioritiesCEO OfficeProvide day-to-day support to the Head of CEO Operations to help the CEO with the smooth running of the ECB, all while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders from across the ECB and beyond. This could include: preparing CEO briefings and speechesleading key projectsplanning events for the CEOBe a core part of the team who plan and deliver the ECB’s Hospitality at England matches during the seasonProvide any other reasonable support as required by CEO OfficeECB Governance Coordinate the smooth running of the ECB Board, including working with Head of CEO Operations to plan and prepare Board meeting agendas and supporting ongoing governance development through projects such as NED performance reviews, succession planning etc. Ensure the smooth running of the ECB’s governance by collaborating with colleagues from across the ECB to ensure joined up and high-quality administration of the ECB Board’s various Sub-Committees. YOU’LL HAVE Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with an ability to work with senior colleagues across an organisationExperience working as a strategy manager or leading and managing strategic projects Excellent communication skills and business writing abilitiesA diligent and organised way of workingAn ability to work to and reliably deliver against tight deadlinesAn open mind and ability to think creatively to support on a diverse range of tasksA strategic approach to solving problems and ability to think “big picture” about opportunities and risksSelf-awareness and ability to adapt to and thrive in a wide range of work situationsA commitment to learning and personal development to improve both technical knowledge and leadership capabilitiesYOU’LL RECEIVECompetitive salaryHoliday - 25 days a yearVolunteering – 2 days a yearPension SchemePrivate medical insuranceEmployee health cash-back planLong-term sickness insuranceLife assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary Enhanced family leave and payOpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management toolLearning and Development - 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 adviceCycle 2 Work SchemeSeason ticket loanPreferential access to tickets to England 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/l25erwghkb Share X LinkedIn Email