Cricket Wales
Description
https://cricketwales.org.uk/news/vacancy-women-and-girls-lead
Job Title: Women & Girls Lead
Hours of Work: Full Time
Reports to: Head of Participation
Remuneration: £38,000 - £44,000
Main Office Location: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (remote or hybrid working considered)
Want to lead the growth of women and girls’ cricket in Wales? This is your chance to make a lasting impact.
We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to drive our vision for women and girls’ cricket – from grassroots participation right through to the talent pathway. You will lead a team of Women and Girls Development Officers, work with clubs, schools, and leagues, and create welcoming, visible, and sustainable opportunities for female players, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
If you are passionate about equality in sport, know how to bring people together, and have experience delivering participation growth, this role offers you the chance to revolutionise the future game for the next generation.
Why you’ll love it
• Lead one of the fastest-growing areas of cricket in Wales
• A role with real influence and the ability to drive positive change
• Flexible working options
• Competitive salary and great organisational benefits
Together, Lead, Care – our values guide everything we do. If you believe in championing inclusion, creating opportunities, and inspiring future leaders in sport, we want you on our team.
Apply now and help us create a stronger, more inclusive future for women and girls’ cricket in Wales.
Cricket in Wales – Driving Growth in Women & Girls’ Cricket
Cricket Wales is committed to the continued growth and development of women and girls’ cricket at all levels, from grassroots participation to feeding into Glamorgan cricket’s high-performance pathways. With the launch of our dynamic new strategy, developed in partnership with Glamorgan Cricket, we have placed Women and Girls as a core pillar of our vision for the game in Wales.
At the heart of this strategy is Criced, A Sport For All, a commitment to creating inclusive, inspiring, and accessible opportunities for everyone. As we move into this exciting new chapter for Welsh cricket, we are creating a role dedicated to driving forward the women and girls' game, ensuring players, coaches, officials, and volunteers have the support, visibility, and pathways they need to thrive.
To lead this work, we are recruiting for a Women & Girls Lead, a pivotal role in shaping the future of the female game in Wales.
The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering our strategic goals in line with Cricket Wales’ values, Together, Lead, Care. They will lead a coordinated approach to developing inclusive and sustainable programmes, working closely with clubs, schools, leagues, and key partners to ensure female participation and leadership is fully embedded across all levels of the game.
The post holder will be a core member of our Participation Team, reporting to the Head of Participation, and will line-manage the Women & Girls Development Officers to support the delivery of impactful, inspiring initiatives across the country.
Additionally, the Women & Girls Development Officers will report into this role, providing
direct support in delivering key participation and engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Driving Women & Girls’ Participation Growth
- Lead the implementation of Cricket Wales’ Women & Girls’ Cricket Strategy, ensuring growth at all levels of the game.
- Work with clubs, leagues, and schools to increase participation opportunities and remove barriers to entry.
- Support and develop female-focused programs, such as softball and hardball cricket formats, to encourage long-term engagement.
Developing Leaders & Role Models
- Identify, mentor, and develop female coaches, umpires, and administrators to create a strong leadership pathway.
- Lead on coach and volunteer development programs specific to women and girls’ cricket.
- Work with existing and emerging female role models to inspire the next generation of players and leaders.
Creating a Welcoming & Inclusive Culture
- Collaborate with clubs and leagues to ensure female-friendly environments are established and maintained.
- Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion principles to drive positive culture change in cricket communities.
- Engage with female participants to understand their needs and develop initiatives that enhance their cricketing experience.
Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with national and regional partners, including ECB and Sport Wales, to align strategies and secure funding for women and girls’ development.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, universities, and community organisations.
- Ensure that Cricket Wales remains at the forefront of best practices in women and girls’ sport development.
People & Performance Management
- Line manage the Women & Girls Development Officers, providing support, guidance, and performance oversight.
- Set clear objectives and monitor the impact of initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Cricket Wales team to align development efforts across all participation pathways.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in sports development, ideally within a women and girls’ participation context.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and support a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with a range of stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to implement participation growth initiatives effectively.
- Understanding of barriers to female participation in sport and the ability to develop solutions.
- Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
Desirable Experience & Attributes
- A passion for cricket and a strong understanding of the sport’s structure in Wales and the UK.
- Experience in managing and developing volunteers in a sporting environment.
- Knowledge of funding opportunities and experience in securing external investment for programs.
- Welsh language proficiency or a willingness to develop Welsh language skills.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Well-being
Cricket Wales is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all. We particularly encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in cricket, including women,
ethnically diverse communities, and individuals with disabilities. We are also dedicated to fostering an environment of well-being, respect, and professional
growth for all our staff and volunteers.
If you are a passionate leader with a vision for driving change and increasing opportunities for women and girls in cricket, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please complete the attached application form and return to [email protected] along with a covering letter by noon on Friday 10th October 2025.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
For details on our commitment to Safer Recruitment please see here
SAFEGUARDING
Cricket Wales believes that Safeguarding is an essential element that is central to all we do. Every, child, young person and adult have the right to feel safe and included in all that they do, and this means ensuring we have the right people working within our organisation by following a robust safe recruitment process. Cricket Wales strive to make cricket in Wales a safe and enjoyable place for ‘everyone’ to experience at all levels of the game.
Cricket Wales is committed to providing equitable opportunities. While we will always appoint on merit, we would particularly encourage applications from under- represented groups and communities in cricket – especially female, ethnically diverse people, or those with a disability.
You must be based and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.