Community Development Officer x 2 (Yorkshire Cricket Foundation) Organisation The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Limited Salary Competitive Location Sheffield and Kirklees Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 4 November 2025 Job Description The Opportunity:We are looking for two Community Development Officers, one in Sheffield and one in Kirklees to help grow cricket, with a focus on working with Black and South Asian communities.The role will involve:Building strong relationships with local communities, partners, and organisationsCreating new opportunities for women and girls in cricketSupporting participation for people from all backgrounds and culturesExpanding the popular Cricket Cities programme in Sheffield and KirkleesShowcasing the impact of projects through stories, case studies, and social media This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while promoting cricket as a game for everyone.For more information and to access the full job description including selection criteria for the role, please use the following link: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/f216763c-5260-44da-8bc4-0543d5fe5015About You:We are looking for people who meet the below criteria:Previous experience working with target groups including women & girls, minority ethnic communities and faithsPrevious experience working in a community development roleAn understanding of the importance of safeguarding with the skills and knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern and experience in reporting these For further essential and desirable criteria, please view the job description.Working at Yorkshire Cricket Foundation:Working at Yorkshire Cricket, you will benefit from the following: Health cash plan provider 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays which increases based on years of servicePension contributionsYorkshire County Cricket Club membershipAccess to employee assistance programmesEnhanced parental leaveVolunteering leaveWellbeing and cultural leaveYorkshire Cricket is committed to safeguarding children and adults. Due to this role being in regulated activity, the postholder will be required to undertake an ECB Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check; it is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable groups. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Should you have any questions regarding the vacancy, do not hesitate to get into contact with us at vacancies@yorkshirecricketfoundation.com How to apply https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/f216763c-5260-44da-8bc4-0543d5fe5015 Share X LinkedIn Email