MCC: Communications Manager (Membership Diversity) (Deadline – Dec 11)

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Contractual hours 16

Basis Part Time

Job category/type Marketing and Communications

Date posted 27/11/2025

Job reference REQ000048

Job description

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager (Membership)

Contract: 9-Month Fixed Contract

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

Hours: Two full days per week, with flexibility on specific days.

KEY PURPOSE OF ROLE
One of the strategic priorities of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is to be a welcoming and inclusive Club, and this role will be crucial in ensuring meaningful progression in its membership reflects the diversity and vibrancy of the wider cricketing community.

This role will lead the development and delivery of a communications strategy to engage MCC Members on plans to enhance gender diversity within the membership. Working collaboratively with colleagues, committees, and non-executive groups, the postholder will manage all aspects of communications planning, content, and delivery to ensure the campaign is strategic, evidence-led, and aligned with the Club's values.

This role will require a confident, experienced communicator who can navigate complex and sensitive issues, shape compelling narratives, and build understanding and support across the Club's membership.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Communications Strategy & Delivery

• Lead the planning and implementation of the Membership Diversity communications strategy, ensuring alignment with MCC's inclusion and membership strategies.
• Develop a clear campaign narrative, messaging framework, and communications plan that engages Members with clarity, transparency, and respect
• Oversee delivery of the communications plan across all channels, including print, digital, and events, ensuring consistency of tone and messaging.
• Monitor campaign progress, sentiment, and effectiveness, adapting plans as required to maintain momentum and mitigate reputational risk.
• Manage the strategy budget and schedule, ensuring resources are used effectively.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as the primary communications lead for the Membership Diversity strategy, working closely with the Membership Director, Head of Communications, and Inclusion & Membership Diversity Project Lead.
• Coordinate messaging and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including non-executive working groups, committees, and allied organisations.
• Build and maintain trust with Members, responding to concerns constructively and promoting open dialogue.
• Support media engagement and briefings, preparing key spokespeople and materials.

Reputation Management

• Provide communications advice to senior leaders on sensitive or reputationally significant issues related to membership diversity.
• Anticipate risks and develop proactive and reactive messaging strategies.
• Analyse Member sentiment and feedback to inform communications planning and content development.
• Ensure that all communications reflect MCC's values, tone, and commitment to inclusion.

This job profile is not an exhaustive or definitive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job profile and duties might be amended as the job evolves in light of the needs of the business and/or at the discretion of management.

VALUES & BEHAVIOURS

SMART

We use our knowledge and expertise to ensure that everything we do looks, sounds and feels high quality

ATTENTIVE

We are open and welcoming to all, always paying close attention to people&©s needs

ORIGINAL

We are proud of our history and constantly seek to evolve and innovate

TOGETHER

Like players, we help each other to achieve our collective goals and be our personal best

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS - SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Strong track record in communications, campaign management, or public affairs, ideally within a membership or sporting organisation.
• Proven experience managing high-profile or sensitive communications issues.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, including with senior stakeholders and committees.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or nuanced messages clearly and persuasively.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, including the ability to interpret data and adjust approach accordingly.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with non-executive groups.

Desirable

• Experience in a sports or membership organisation.
• Familiarity with the cricket ecosystem and its diversity challenges.
• Experience working in environments requiring diplomacy, discretion, and political awareness.