England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
England, United Kingdom
Posted: 2 April 2025
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4196291806/
About the job
PURPOSE
This is an exciting role within the ECB Events Department that will encompass working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver accreditation requirements for the 2025 season. The Accreditation Executive will support the Accreditation Manager to deliver accreditation planning and operations for all international and domestic cricket competitions alongside The Hundred and World Test Championship Final.
The Executive will support the planning process and attend matches across the country to deliver their role onsite (the role involves a significant amount of travel across the country). The key aim being delivering world class cricket for both the men’s and women’s game. The ECB is a fun and energising place to work, and the Events Department is lively and full of talent.
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 enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to deliver high profile events, engaging with a variety of stakeholders and liaising with a number of venues across England & Wales.
- You are a team player and enjoy the experience of working together to deliver events. You can work with colleagues both on venue and remotely to ensure that the stakeholder process for accreditation runs smoothly.
- You have strong organisation skills, have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to manage conflicting deadlines. You can work self-sufficiently and within a busy team environment.
YOU’LL BE DOING
- Supporting the Accreditation Manager to deliver the pre/early season accreditation requirements, including printing and distribution of passes to key stakeholders groups.
- Working on the road to deliver onsite accreditation operations across a number of international games and The Hundred. Supporting the wider events team with additional match day responsibilities where required.
- Building key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and where required managing client groups to support them throughout the registration process and distribution of accreditation passes.
- Working closely with the Media Operations Manager and Communication Team to approve and distribute media accreditation passes. Where required provide onsite support for media operations, across international matches.
- Work closely with the Cricket Regulator and ICC Anti-Corruption Units to ensure that accreditation is approved and produced for restricted areas on match days.
- Utilising the accreditation system to efficiently process requests and support the Accreditation Manager in delivering all aspects of the 2025 season.
YOU’LL HAVE
- Great interpersonal skills, to communicate with various internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, using good decision making and problem-solving skills.
- The skills to work self-sufficiently in an organised style, with an ability to adapt to various IT programmes (including databases), a focus on multitasking and a great attention to detail.
- A full UK (or where permitted a full international) driving licence and a commitment to drive across England and Wales.
- A flexible approach to work, including weekends and extended hours.
- Experience working/ volunteering within the sports/ event’s industry.
- Knowledge and understanding of accreditation processes and operations, preferable but not essential.
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- Competitive salary
- Holiday – 25 days a year
- Volunteering – 2 days a year
- Pension – Non-contributory pension
- Private medical insurance
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance – four times your annual basic salary
- Enhanced family leave and pay
- OpenBlend – an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- People Academy – 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
- 30% Castore discount
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred 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 Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Disability Employee Network and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network
This is a full time fixed term contract starting from April to October 2025 (with potential to extend if the business requires). Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Name of Author: ECB
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, formed on January 1, 1997. It combines roles from the Test and County Cricket Board, National Cricket Association, and Cricket Council, and integrated the Women’s Cricket Association in 1998. Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the ECB oversees all levels of cricket, including national teams for men, women, and various disability categories.
