Board Director - EDI Lead Organisation Suffolk Cricket Limited Salary 0 Location Suffolk Contract type Volunteer Closing date 19 July 2026 Interview date 26 July 2026 Job Description The Role To be an active Board Member primarily leading on all Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) matters. The successful applicant will be committed to providing an effective, high quality service that helps build a positive, inclusive and equitable working culture while making EDI part of all we do. This will include driving improvement and change through collaborative working.To support and provide knowledge and information that may support the development and opportunities of SCL. We seek a person to lead Suffolk Cricket Limited (SCL) in meeting the requirements of the EDI Standards within the ECB County Partnership Agreement (CPA). Attend SCL Board Meetings – four per annum. The position as a Director of the Board, is unpaid, however expenses will be covered.Responsibilities• To be the lead strategic person around the promotion and implementation of EDI.• Assist in the continued development, marketing and delivery of our EDI action plan (please see attached).• Build and test positive action to increase diversity and inclusion across SCL.• Support the delivery of learning initiatives that contribute to advancing EDI.• Work closely with the ECB to ensure SCL aligns with the National Governing Body’s strategic objectives.• Challenge and support the Board about the decisions that they make, especially those aligned to EDI. • Support the delivery of learning initiatives that contribute to advancing EDI. • To be open and clear around any conflict of interests• To oversee SCL aligns to strong EDI practices, policies and training.• To agree to follow SCL’s Directors Code of ConductEssential Experience• Strong decision-making skills that allow informed decisions to be made.• Experience of working within Sport or Community Development• Ability to build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with key stakeholders• Understanding of the role and responsibilities around EDI. • Ability to listen effectively and to ask probing questions. How to apply Candidates are asked to send in a short CV and covering letter giving an indication of how their experience matches the requirements of the role to Vicki Askew (Head of Cricket Operations vaskew@suffolkcricket.org ). If you would prefer to submit an application via post, please contact Vicki to obtain postal address details. For further information or to chat informally about the role, please contact either: • Vicki Askew – Head of Cricket Operations 07738199152 • David Mann (Suffolk Cricket Board Chair) dmann@suffolkcricket.org Share X LinkedIn Email