Event Manager (Core) - Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2027

England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Holiday - 25 days a year

Employee health cash-back plan

Life assurance

Job summary

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) invites applications for an Events role supporting operational planning for Core Cricket, including Domestic and International formats, plus The Hundred across venues.

The role requires strong planning, stakeholder relationship building, and the ability to deliver high standards in venue collaboration and operations under pressure. Office-based with a three-day weekly presence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the planning and operational delivery of events and matches in sport.
• A good understanding of venue management and operational implementation.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver operational plans for multiple stakeholders and departments, ensuring a professional and high-performance environment is delivered across all touchpoints for major match cricket.
• Plan and deliver different formats of cricket across several venues as venue & match manager.
• Work in collaboration with other departments across ECB to ensure that fan experience and player experience is maximised across your venues.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with your venues, ECB departments, international and domestic teams, suppliers, stakeholders and service providers.
• Present and lead planning meetings with venue teams and other stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact for day-to-day operational delivery.
• Contribute to the identification and monitoring of risks across operational areas including supporting compliance with health and safety regulations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Run post-match debriefs with your operational area and with your venues, gathering lessons learned and identifying improvements for future events.
• Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving under pressure

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

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 of all Core Cricket, including Domestic, Men's International, Women's International and International Disability Operations.

The successful candidate will also deliver these formats and The Hundred, across a number of venues, helping to create a world-class experience for media, players, and fans across all our venues.

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 deliver the highest possible standards in venue collaboration and operations.The ECB is a fun and energising place to work and the Events department is lively and full of talent. This is your opportunity to collaborate with passionate individuals and deliver an exceptional sporting experience for players and fans.

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 LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for world class sports events delivery.
• You have good organisational and project management skills.
• You are a good communicator that establishes relationships with stakeholders and seeks to resolve rising issues quickly and efficiently.
• You have a strong team ethic and can collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites.
• You enjoy planning and implementing operational plans and have a strong eye for detail whilst remaining calm under pressure.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Coordinate and deliver operational plans for multiple stakeholders and departments, ensuring a professional and high-performance environment is delivered across all touchpoints for major match cricket.
• Plan and deliver different formats of cricket across several venues as venue & match manager.
• Work in collaboration with other departments across ECB to ensure that fan experience (in stadia and broadcast) and player experience is maximised across your venues.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with your venues, ECB departments, International and domestic teams, suppliers, stakeholders and service providers.
• Present and lead planning meetings with venue teams and other stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact for day-to-day operational delivery.
• Contribute to the identification and monitoring of risks across operational areas including supporting compliance with health and safety regulations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Run post-match debriefs with your operational area and with your venues, gathering lessons learned and identifying improvements for future events.
• 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.
• A good understanding of venue management and operational implementation
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, 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.
• Knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and risk protocols in live event environments.
• 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

• 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.