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Strategy and Operations Manager
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- 11 Feb 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 8 Mar 2026
Purpose
This 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 ARE
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.
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 VALUES
- Run 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 ECB
- providing strategy expertise to cross-ECB projects,
- carrying out forward-looking research to guide how the ECB responds to future challenges
- Lead on regular cadence of departmental KPI reporting and centralised project management reporting, ensuring the ECB successful achieves its key priorities
CEO Office
Provide 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 speeches
- leading key projects
- planning events for the CEO
- Be a core part of the team who plan and deliver the ECB’s Hospitality at England matches during the season
- Provide any other reasonable support as required by CEO Office
ECB 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 organisation
- Experience working as a strategy manager or leading and managing strategic projects
- Excellent communication skills and business writing abilities
- A diligent and organised way of working
- An ability to work to and reliably deliver against tight deadlines
- An open mind and ability to think creatively to support on a diverse range of tasks
- A strategic approach to solving problems and ability to think “big picture” about opportunities and risks
- Self-awareness and ability to adapt to and thrive in a wide range of work situations
- A commitment to learning and personal development to improve both technical knowledge and leadership capabilities
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- Competitive salary
- Holiday - 25 days a year
- Volunteering – 2 days a year
- Pension Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary
- Enhanced family leave and pay
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- Learning and Development - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Preferential access to tickets to England games
- Opportunities 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
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