Posted: 2 February 2025
Link to Apply: https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Scorers-Officer-Job-Ad.pdf
BACKGROUND
Cricket Ireland is the national governing body (NGB) for the men’s and women’s game throughout Ireland, with ultimate responsibility for its national and international aspects. The future of Irish cricket is very bright given the growth of the sport driven by significant success on the international stage in the last decade leading to an unprecedented visibility for Irish cricket at home and abroad.
Our emergence as a sport of national significance is growing following the elevation of Cricket Ireland to ICC Full Membership and Test Status, along with entry into the sport’s Future Tours Programme in both the men’s and women’s game that now sees Ireland playing consistently against the best teams in the world for the foreseeable future.
THE ROLE
The Scorers’ Officer will play a role in the administration of scorers across the island of Ireland. The role is part-time with flexible hours coupled with high involvement during cricket season. This position undertakes important functions such as round by round appointment of scorers for all matches played under the auspices of Cricket Ireland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Scorer Administration
o Oversee the appointments process of Cricket Ireland panels for scorers while following the Cricket Ireland Match Officials appointments policy in consultation with the Match Officials Manager.
o Monitor the workload of contracted scorers to ensure they are used to the correct capacity.
o Gather availability of scorers for Cricket Ireland fixtures.
o Manage the “NV Play” administration system as required.
o Monitor and evaluate scorer performances.
o Complete an end of season review with all International panel scorers
REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidate will have the following background:
o Relevant qualifications or demonstrated previous experience in a relevant field
o Current Drivers Licence
o Safeguarding / Garda Vetting Clearance
o Experience in sport (cricket preferred) at a local, provincial, national and/or international level
o Strong understanding of scoring cricket.
o Sound administration experience, including report preparation, record keeping and use of IT applications
o Ability to successfully work as part of a team and individually
o Success in developing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders
o High level of ambition, drive, attention to detail and strong work ethic
o Play a part in contributing to the ongoing evolution of Cricket Ireland’s strategic plan
REMUNERATION
o A competitive remuneration will be on offer to successful candidate.
PROCESS
o The closing date for applications will be Friday, 14th February 2025.
o Letters of application and full CVs should be sent by email to [email protected]
Please include ‘Scorers’ Officer’ in the subject title.
o If you are shortlisted following the application process, interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
Cricket Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
