Event Executive - FTC until 30 Sept 2027

England & Wales Cricket Board; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday 25 days a year

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee health cash-back plan

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

England and Wales Cricket Board is seeking an Events Planner to support the end-to-end planning and execution of Core Cricket operations across multiple venues in England and Wales. You will coordinate logistics, site visits, and venue overlays, ensuring high standards of delivery and strong relationships with venues, teams and suppliers.

The role requires excellent planning, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the planning and operational delivery of events and matches in sport.
• Excellent planning, coordination and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple work streams, deliver under pressure, problem solve and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, and ability to build relationships across teams and venues.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end planning and execution of Core Cricket including logistics, venue overlay, site visits and event delivery across multiple venues.
• Coordinate and oversee the season-long event logistics plan across multiple venues.
• Develop and oversee detailed project plans to ensure clear communication, alignment and timely delivery across all functional areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, teams, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Lead by example, motivate and support the Events Team during a busy season.
• This role is office based with a minimum of three days in the office per week.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project coordination

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team leadership

Education

Job description

PURPOSE

This exciting role will offer the individual the opportunity to work within the Events Team who are at the forefront of cricket delivery in England and Wales. The role will support the operational planning and delivery of all Core Cricket, including Domestic, Men’s International, Women’s International and International Disability Operations at iconic venues across England and Wales.

The successful candidate will require strong planning skills and a good eye for detail, with the ability to build relationships and problem solve under pressure. They will be required to work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the highest possible standards in venue collaboration and operations.

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 wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. 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

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.




• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.




• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.




• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for delivering excellence while setting new benchmarks and standards.




• You are a clear and confident communicator, able to build strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and you proactively resolve challenges in line with wider objectives.




• You are detail-driven and outcome-focused, always looking for efficient and effective ways to deliver.




• You thrive in fast-paced environments, confidently managing multiple projects where no two days are the same, and you bring an unshakeable can-do attitude to everything you do.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Supporting the end-to-end planning and execution of Core Cricket including logistics, venue overlay, site visits and and event delivery across multiple venues.




• Co-ordinating and overseeing the season-long event logistics plan across multiple venues.




• Support the wider Events Department, while developing and overseeing detailed project plans to ensure clear communication, alignment and timely delivery across all functional areas.




• Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, teams, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery.




• Leading by example, motivating, and supporting members of the Events Team throughout a busy season.




• Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

YOU’LL HAVE

• The right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK.




• Experience supporting the planning and operational delivery of events and matches in sport.




• An understanding of global event delivery at multiple high‑profile venues.




• Proven ability to coordinate multiple work streams, deliver under pressure, problem solve and meet tight deadlines.




• Strong planning, coordination, and administrative skills with good attention to detail.




• Good communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills alongside an ability to build strong relationships.




• A proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humour; understanding the ever-changing events environment which will include unsociable hours and working weekends.

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

Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.