County Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Officer

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, is seeking a County Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Officer who is committed to making cricket across Derbyshire safe and welcoming for all. The role focuses on safeguarding standards and inclusive participation.

You will lead efforts to tackle discrimination, support clubs, and promote a game accessible to everyone, with a permanent, full-time contract and a salary in the 26,500–28,500 GBP range.

Qualifications

• Passion for safeguarding and inclusion in sport.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated to tackle discrimination in cricket.

Responsibilities

• Drive safeguarding standards across cricket in Derbyshire.
• Support clubs and partners to create safe and welcoming environments.
• Tackle discrimination within the game.
• Promote inclusion so cricket is a game for everyone.

Skills

Safeguarding in sport

Inclusion

Communication skills

Discrimination awareness

Job description

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, is looking for a County Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Officer who truly cares about making cricket across Derbyshire safe and welcoming for all.

The Role

You will drive safeguarding standards in cricket across the county, help create safe and welcoming places for people to play and connect with the game, and tackle discrimination in support of the Foundation’s mission to make cricket a game for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive safeguarding standards across cricket in Derbyshire
• Support clubs and partners to create safe and welcoming environments
• Tackle discrimination within the game
• Promote inclusion so cricket is a game for everyone

About You

• A passion for safeguarding and inclusion in sport
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Motivated to tackle discrimination in cricket

Key Details

• Location: Derbyshire
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Salary: £26,500 – £28,500
• Closing date: 1 November 2026
• Interview date: 9 November 2026