General Manager, Player Pathways & Recruitment

Warwickshire County Cricket Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cricket organization based in Birmingham is seeking a high-performance leader to shape the future of their player pathways and recruitment strategy. This senior role involves leading development initiatives, aligning programmes with squad needs, overseeing youth transitions, and inspiring staff. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking abilities, operational excellence, and a commitment to diversity and innovation, while making a meaningful impact on the future of cricket at Warwickshire CCC and Birmingham Phoenix.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

Christmas shutdown

Wellness week

Qualifications

• Proven experience in elite talent identification and athlete development.
• Experience in pathway leadership within performance sport.
• Strong operational excellence and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of inclusive pathways.
• Align pathway programmes with recruitment planning.
• Oversee holistic player development and transition systems.
• Manage recruitment and retention processes.
• Inspire multidisciplinary pathway and recruitment staff.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People-centered leadership

Elite talent identification

Collaboration

Job description

Organisation Warwickshire County Cricket Club Salary up to £70,000 per annum Location Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 11 January 2026 Job Description We are seeking an experienced high‑performance leader to shape the future of our player pathways and recruitment strategy across Warwickshire, Bears and Birmingham Phoenix.

In this senior leadership role, you will :

• Lead the development and delivery of inclusive, diverse, boys’ and girls’ pathways
• Align pathway programmes with professional squad needs and long‑term recruitment planning
• Oversee holistic player development, monitoring and youth to senior transition systems
• Lead recruitment and retention processes in partnership with coaches and data insights teams
• Manage and inspire multidisciplinary pathway and recruitment staff to raise the bar in developing the next generation of talent

We’re looking for a strategic, people‑centred leader with proven experience in elite talent identification, athlete development and pathway leadership within performance sport. You’ll combine strong strategic thinking, operational excellence, collaboration and the ability to delivery meaningful impact.

This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape long‑term success and help identify and develop the next generation for Warwickshire CCC and Birmingham Phoenix.

Our Values

• Passion : Genuine passion for what we do
• Respect : Our history and who we are
• Innovation : We’re not afraid to be different
• Diversity : In our people and thinking
• Excellence : We want to be the best

Why Join Us

Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated cricket community where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared drive for success are at the core of what we do.

We offer more than just a career; we offer an experience :

• Engaging Environment : Immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket, surrounded by individuals who are dedicated to the sport.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities : Work at Edgbaston Stadium, a world-class facility that hosts some of the most thrilling cricket and live events.
• Exciting Benefits : Enjoy perks like free on-site parking, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, Christmas shut down, wellness week, and more!
• Career Development : Grow your career with development opportunities and the chance to make your mark in the cricket industry.
• Team Spirit : Join a team that celebrates success, supports one another, and makes a real impact.