Non Executive Director - Safeguarding

Organisation: Oxfordshire Cricket
Salary: Voluntary – reasonable expenses paid
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 17 November 2025
Interview date: 24 November 2025
Job Description: Oxfordshire Cricket is the governing body for cricket in Oxfordshire. As the county board we oversee a broad range of initiatives and programmes that support participation, recreational play and performance cricket throughout the county. We are committed to making cricket open for all, creating opportunities for participation across schools, clubs and communities.

Oxfordshire Cricket is seeking to appoint three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board. These individuals will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cricket across the region and strengthening the organisation’s governance.

Following a recent board-level skills audit, Oxfordshire Cricket has identified key areas of expertise that it is keen to incorporate into its existing Board to support its strategic ambitions.

Skillset Specific Criteria

- Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection (in sport, education, social care, health, charity, or related fields).

- Strategic insight, able to lead discussion and influence decision-making at Board level.

- Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.- Commitment to inclusion and a child-centred approach.

- Understanding of safeguarding adults as well as children.

- Knowledge of the ECB’s Safe Hands framework.

- Awareness of cricket, though passion for sport and community impact is just as valuable.
How to apply: If you would like to be considered for the position, please contact Joe Blanch, Lead Consultant of KinseySears at jblanch@kinseysears.com or 07786 039 496 for a confidential and informal discussion. To formally apply for the role please supply the following: • An up-to-date CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements and preferred contact details. • A brief letter outlining your motivation and suitability in line with the skillsets sought by Oxfordshire Cricket. Send to info@kinseysears.com with the reference OX2025. The closing date for applications is 17th November 2025.