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Director of Facilities and Infrastructure
England and Wales Cricket Board (The ECB)
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.
Job Posted- 2 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 10 Nov 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is looking for a Director of Facilities and Infrastructure to lead its facilities and infrastructure strategy.
The Role
You will oversee capital programmes with annual investment of £100m+, align funding with the ECB’s Inspiring Generations Plan 2025–2028, support the delivery of world-class events and professional competitions, and provide strategic leadership across the professional and recreational game.
Key Responsibilities
- Line manage three senior managers and lead a department of 16
- Lead venue master planning and investment strategies with the 18 First-Class Counties, MCC, 39 County Cricket Boards and 20 National Counties
- Act as lead officer on capital investment, design, strategic planning and contract delivery
- Report to and advise ECB committees, the executive and EWCT boards
- Manage the strategy for all ECB grant programmes and the interest-free loan scheme, supporting more than 5,000 clubs and 19 host venues
- Oversee planning responses that protect cricket (via a Memorandum of Understanding with Sport England) and the facilities elements of the ECB Sustainability Plan
About You
- The ability to translate strategy into real-life solutions
- Experience forming high-performing teams and leading change
- Strong critical analysis and project management experience
- Experience of compliance and health and safety requirements in facilities and infrastructure
Key Details
- Location: ECB offices at Old Trafford and Lord’s, with regular travel to counties (minimum three days a week in the office)
- Salary: Competitive
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
How to Apply
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