ECB: Performance Psychologist – Men’s International Pathway (Deadline – Sep 25)

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PURPOSE

The ECB is seeking an experienced Performance Psychologist(s) to support the development and performance of players, coaches, programme leads and multidisciplinary staff across the England Men’s International Pathway. Working across England Lions and England Young Lions, the role will help create psychologically informed environments that accelerate player development, strengthen international readiness and support performance. The practitioner will contribute to a connected pathway approach, ensuring players are well supported through key transitions and equipped to thrive in elite performance environments.

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. 

 DELIVERY MODEL

• We are open to either one practitioner working across both England Lions and England Young Lions for approximately 180 days or two practitioners working approximately 90 days each, aligned to England Lions and England Young Lions respectively.
• Practitioners will report in the ECB Men's Performance Psychology Panel

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are an experienced Sport Psychologist who enjoys working with high potential athletes on an International Pathway.
• You relish the opportunity of creating psychologically informed environments.

YOU’LL BE DOING

Psychological Environment Development

• Enhance psychologically informed environments across England Lions and England Young Lions.
• Support Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and multidisciplinary staff to integrate psychological principles into daily practice.
• Embed psychological development through informed co-designed practice with the aim of improve player development, learning and performance outcomes.

Player Assessment and Profiling

• Design and conduct psychological screening and performance profiling assessments (against a pre-determined psychological framework).
• Deliver comprehensive psychological formulations for high-potential players.
• Develop and maintain a robust understanding of pathway players and emerging talent.

Individual and Team Performance Support

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to targeted players of potential.
• Deliver team-based interventions that enhance performance, communication, leadership and team functioning.
• Facilitate workshops and psycho-educational programmes that enhance self-reliance, resilience and performance behaviours.

Player Wellbeing and Integrated Support

• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Psychologist, Performance Science and Medicine staff and external support providers.
• Participate in case formulation discussions and wellbeing forums where appropriate.
• Contribute to holistic support plans, including injury rehabilitation and return-to-play planning.

Transition and Pathway Development

• Support player transitions between County, Young Lions, Lions and England Senior environments.
• Work closely with Player Identification, Pathway and Performance staff to ensure continuity of support.

County Collaboration and System Impact

• Build strong relationships with county psychologists, coaches and support practitioners.
• Develop and disseminate evidence-informed and best practice resources, and guidance materials to support the delivery of performance psychology provision in academies

Research, Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to knowledge development projects and applied research initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of current research and developments in performance psychology, neuroscience and talent development.
• Contribute to programme planning, delivery and review cycles.

YOU’LL HAVE

Essential

• Chartered Psychologist and registered with HCPC, or equivalent recognised accreditation.
• Significant experience delivering performance psychology within elite sport and/or talent development environments.
• Demonstrable experience supporting athletes, coaches and multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in psychological assessment, profiling, formulation and intervention.
• Experience supporting player transitions and long-term athlete development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence senior coaches and key stakeholders.
• Experience operating effectively in complex, high-performance environments.

Desirable

• Experience within professional cricket or international sport.
• Understanding of adolescent and young adult development.
• Experience working as part of integrated Science and Medicine teams.
• Experience supporting organisational and cultural development within performance systems.

Please note, perks and benefits do not apply to this role.