Sheffield Community Cricket Catalyst

Cricexec; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is seeking a Community Development Officer to cover the Sheffield region. You will coordinate and deliver inclusive cricket programmes across schools, clubs, leagues and community settings, linking participation with club engagement and contributing to long-term growth of cricket in Yorkshire.

You will work with the Development Manager and Head of Community Programmes to plan, implement and evaluate activities, prioritise inclusion of women, girls, disabled

Qualifications

• ECB Foundation / Core Coach (minimum Level 1) qualification.
• Minimum 1 year’s demonstrable experience delivering cricket or sport programmes in clubs, schools or community settings.
• Experience of club & league or community sport development with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to engage, inspire and retain participants from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and abilities.
• Strong organisation, planning and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with partners, clubs and communities.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting against KPIs, funding or participation targets.
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and health & safety in sport, with the ability to identify and report concerns appropriately.
• Understanding of EDI best practice and its application in sport and community development.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and systems (e.g. CRM, or reporting systems).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high‑quality, inclusive cricket programmes across clubs, leagues, schools and community settings.
• Deliver community initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion and social impact.
• Embed inclusion and safeguard practices across all delivery.
• Collaborate with partners to plan, monitor and evaluate activity.
• Provide local insight and feedback to inform planning and reporting.
• Support sustainability and growth of participation with clubs and leagues.
• Mentor activators, volunteers and coaches to improve capability and delivery quality.
• Share best practice and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong organisation and planning

Communication skills

Engagement and retention of diverse.

Data collection and reporting

Mentoring volunteers

Education

ECB Foundation / Core Coach (minimum Level 1) qualification

Minimum 1 year’s demonstrable experience delivering cricket or sport programmes in clubs, schools or community settings

Experience of club & league or community sport development with measurable outcomes

Job description

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is seeking a Community Development Officer to cover the Sheffield region. You will coordinate and deliver inclusive cricket programmes across schools, clubs, leagues and community settings, linking participation with club engagement and contributing to long-term growth of cricket in Yorkshire.

You will work with the Development Manager and Head of Community Programmes to plan, implement and evaluate activities, prioritise inclusion of women, girls, disabled