Cricket Operations Director: Strategy, Growth & Programs

Cricexec; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation in Leicester is seeking a Head of Cricket Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across its cricket delivery functions. The role oversees cricket programmes across schools, clubs, leagues, facilities, and workforce development, and ensures participation growth and robust governance.

The post holder will lead senior staff, manage budgets and partnerships, and drive sustainable growth while upholding safeguarding, equality and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership within cricket delivery or similar sports charity environment.
• Track record of delivering strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across cricket delivery functions.
• Oversee cricket programmes across schools, clubs, leagues, facilities, women and girls' cricket, disability and workforce development.
• Lead senior operational staff, manage budgets and performance, and develop partnerships with stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of governance, safeguarding, equality, inclusion and compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Safeguarding

Equality & inclusion

People management

Job description

Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation in Leicester is seeking a Head of Cricket Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across its cricket delivery functions. The role oversees cricket programmes across schools, clubs, leagues, facilities, and workforce development, and ensures participation growth and robust governance.

The post holder will lead senior staff, manage budgets and partnerships, and drive sustainable growth while upholding safeguarding, equality and