Cumbria Cricket: Cricket Development Officer (Barrow-in-Furness) (Deadline – April 6)

We are looking for a Cricket Development Officer (Barrow-in-Furness) to join our team.

Do you love cricket? Or are you passionate about developing young talent?

If so, you could be the perfect fit for the Cumbria Cricket Family. Cumbria Cricket Limited is seeking a dynamic and motivated Cricket Development Officer to lead cricket development initiatives in Barrow-in-Furness and Southwest Cumbria.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £26,416 per annum

This exciting role focuses on two key areas:

Club Development: Supporting clubs with volunteer recruitment, creating sustainable structures, and developing local youth leagues in partnership with Youth Associations.

School Engagement: Delivering strategic school programmes aligned with Inspiring Generations, including coaching, leadership, and transitioning pupils into All Stars Cricket, Dynamos, softball, and club age-group cricket.

The overarching goal is to engage and retain young people in cricket by delivering high-quality, enjoyable, and inclusive experiences.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative and IT skills (Excel, Access, Microsoft Office).
• Understands or is willing to learn the Chance to Shine programme.
• Has experience in partnership working and engaging with local stakeholders.
• Has worked with recreational sports clubs and understands school-to-club pathways.
• Can differentiate coaching sessions to suit all abilities.
• Is an effective communicator with strong presentation and leadership skills.
• Holds a valid DBS certificate and has completed safeguarding and EDI training.
• Is disability aware or willing to undertake training.
• Holds a minimum Level 2/Core Coach cricket qualification.
• Can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management.
• Is flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Has a full driving licence and access to a car.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] by Monday 6th April 2026

For an informal chat about the role, feel free to contact Cumbria Cricket Managing Director, Bob Simpson, on [email protected] or call 07949 482341

Cumbria Cricket Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are also dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.