Head Coach – Men’s Cricket

Surrey County Cricket Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

40 days holidays

Staff tickets & passes

Staff restaurant & discounts

Job summary

Surrey County Cricket Club is seeking a Head Coach to lead the Men’s First Team and implement the club’s strategy at The Kia Oval. You will oversee coaching and support staff, maximise player potential and drive elite performance across domestic formats.

The role requires a proven leadership track record, ECB coaching credentials and a clear commitment to safeguarding and development. Aiming for sustained success, you’ll work with various stakeholders to align performance with long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• ECB Level 3 Coaching qualification with ambition to Level 4 or overseas equivalent.
• Experience in English domestic cricket at high level as player and coach.
• Clear understanding of the cricket landscape within English cricket.
• Strong leadership with a track record of delivering results.
• Vision, energy and passion for Surrey County Cricket Club.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Men's First Team performance programme.
• Develop and prepare players for sustained domestic success and international potential.
• Embed a clear Surrey philosophy and style of play across formats.
• Plan, prepare and execute domestic campaigns with readiness of staff and players.
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, reviews and development plans.
• Identify, recruit, develop and retain players aligned to long-term success.
• Champion the player pathway and integrate staff across performance and wellbeing.
• Lead, manage and develop the coaching team to work towards shared objectives.
• Foster a high performance culture with accountability and teamwork.

Skills

ECB Level 3 Coaching

Leadership

Domestic game knowledge

Strategic planning

Job description

Description

The Head Coach is responsible for leading the performance, development and success of Surrey County Cricket Club's Men's First Team programme. Working in close partnership with the Director of Cricket, the Head Coach will implement the Club's cricket strategy, create a high performance environment, and lead the coaching and support staff to maximise individual and team performance.

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Men's Professional Cricket

Location: The Kia Oval

Description

The Head Coach is responsible for leading the performance, development and success of Surrey County Cricket Club's Men's First Team programme. Working in close partnership with the Director of Cricket, the Head Coach will implement the Club's cricket strategy, create an environment that enables players to maximise their potential and perform consistently at the highest level.

The role is accountable for the preparation, development and performance of the Men's professional playing squad, ensuring players are equipped to compete successfully at both domestic and international levels.

The Head Coach will foster a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork, with the objective of delivering sustained success across all domestic competitions whilst supporting the long-term development of players.

Working collaboratively with the wider Cricket Management Team, including Assistant Coaches, Physiotherapists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Performance Analysts and the Team Psychologist, the Head Coach will lead the integration of performance, wellbeing and development programmes to enable players and staff to perform consistently at the highest level.

This position plays a key leadership role within the Club and is responsible for setting and maintaining the standards, behaviours and culture expected of Surrey County Cricket Club.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Men's First Team performance programme, creating an environment that enables players to maximise their potential and perform consistently at the highest domestic level.
• Develop and prepare players to achieve sustained success in domestic cricket and fulfil their potential at international level.
• Establish and embed a clear Surrey playing philosophy, identity and style of play that underpins performance across all formats and aligns with the Club's long term cricket strategy.
• Lead the planning, preparation and execution of domestic cricket campaigns, ensuring players and support staff are optimally prepared to deliver sustained success across all competitions.
• Drive continuous improvement in individual and team performance through effective coaching, performance review, feedback and development planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Cricket and relevant stakeholders to identify, recruit, develop and retain players capable of contributing to the long-term success of Surrey County Cricket Club.
• Champion the Club's player pathway philosophy, supporting the transition and development of players from the pathway programme into the First Team environment.
• Lead, manage and develop the Men's Coaching team, ensuring roles are aligned, communication is effective and all staff work collaboratively towards shared objectives
• Foster a high performance culture that promotes professionalism, accountability, resilience, continuous learning and a 'Team First' mindset amongst players and staff.
• Work closely with Assistant Coaches, Performance Analysts, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Physiotherapists and other support staff to ensure a fully integrated approach to player development, performance and wellbeing.
• Contribute to succession planning across the cricket programme, supporting the development of future players, coaches and performance staff.
• Continuously evaluate and evolve coaching practices, programme design and performance strategies to ensure Surrey remains at the forefront of domestic cricket performance and player development.
• Act as an ambassador for Surrey County Cricket Club, promoting the Club's values and maintaining positive relationships with players, staff, members, supporters and key stakeholders.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• ECB Level 3 Coaching qualification with the ambition to embark on the Level 4 or Overseas equivalent qualifications.
• Experience of the English domestic game and knowledge of the requirements to be successful at both Domestic and International level, as a Player and a Coach.
• A clear understanding of the cricket landscape within English cricket.
• Strong technical knowledge, with specific expertise in at least one discipline.
• Strong tactical knowledge relative to both “red and white ball” cricket.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated track record of successful leadership.
• Able to provide the vision, energy and passion for Surrey County Cricket Club
• Drives for results and can be counted on to achieve goals successfully.
• Displays the courage to make tough decisions.

Desirable

• ECB Level 4 Coaching Qualification (ECB Specialist Coach)

Benefits

We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including

• private healthcare
• a performance-based bonus
• life assurance
• a non-contributory pension scheme
• an employee assistance programme
• 40 days holidays each year
• complimentary staff tickets and membership passes
• a free staff restaurant and local discounts

We are committed to building and nurturing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diverse teams lead to stronger ideas and better outcomes. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive Club that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re keen to hear from people from all walks of life and especially encourage applications from those in underrepresented groups, your unique perspective matters to us.

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and comply with all Club safeguarding policies, procedures and training requirements. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone engaged with the Club.