CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Candidate Brief
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Candidate Brief From Playground to Test Arena
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BACKGROUND The England and Wales Cricket Board was established on January 1, 1997 as the single national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales. It has its headquarters at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The formation of the ECB was the culmination of a drive towards creating, for the first time, one unified body responsible for the management and development of every form of cricket for men and women. This included clubs, schools, juniors and youth, disabilities cricket, representative, first class and international cricket - the whole game from playground to the Test arena. Since 1997, the ECB has developed into a business with annual revenues of over £100m, employing over 300 people and investing millions each year in cricket infrastructure, player development, participation programmes, coach development, competition and tournaments and promotion of the game locally, nationally and internationally. The England Men’s team has enjoyed more than a decade of sustained success, reaching Number 1 rankings in Test and One Day International cricket and winning the t20 World Cup whilst the England Women’s team has recently completed back to back Ashes victories.
JOB DESCRIPTION Due to continued development and expansion and increased international responsibilities, the ECB are looking to strengthen their senior management team with the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer. Reporting directly into the Chief Executive and working closely alongside him, the COO will be a key member of the leadership team. Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground with a competitive salary, performance bonus plus excellent benefits. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES • To deputise for the CEO as appropriate, acting as the main point of contact across the organisation when the CEO is overseas or otherwise engaged. • To drive efficiencies, best practice and the highest professional standards across the organisation. • The following departments will report into the COO: • Sales & Marketing • Media & Communications • Professional and Recreational game departments • Human Resource
UK • SWITZERLAND • SINGAPORE • AUSTRALIA
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Prior board and senior management experience will be essential. Ideally this will have been achieved in cricket administration. • An in-depth knowledge and understanding of cricket in England and Wales. • Outstanding man management skills and the ability to build and develop strong and effective teams. • A team player demonstrating a strong collective responsible personality. • The ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple projects and to operate in a fast paced, high pressure environment, the successful candidate will be deadline driven and a high achiever. • Previous or current profit & loss responsibility. • Budget management and forecasting. • Outstanding communication, diplomacy and negotiating skills • Calm under pressure, resilient and hard working. • Proficient IT and presenting skills. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Chairman Chief Executive Executive Committee Board Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Head of Communications Managing Director – Cricket Partnerships Managing Director – Professional Game Head of HR Head of IT Head of ACCESS unit First Class County Chief Executives & Chairmen County Board Chairmen & Secretaries
PROCESS • The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 11th March. • Letters of application and full CVs should be sent by email to our exclusively retained search consultant, Jim Chaplin from Sports Recruitment International at [email protected]. • For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jim Chaplin either by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 020 7092 6964. • Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th March.
UK • SWITZERLAND • SINGAPORE • AUSTRALIA
www.sportsrecruitment.com
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BACKGROUND The England and Wales Cricket Board was established on January 1, 1997 as the single national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales. It has its headquarters at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The formation of the ECB was the culmination of a drive towards creating, for the first time, one unified body responsible for the management and development of every form of cricket for men and women. This included clubs, schools, juniors and youth, disabilities cricket, representative, first class and international cricket - the whole game from playground to the Test arena. Since 1997, the ECB has developed into a business with annual revenues of over £100m, employing over 300 people and investing millions each year in cricket infrastructure, player development, participation programmes, coach development, competition and tournaments and promotion of the game locally, nationally and internationally. The England Men’s team has enjoyed more than a decade of sustained success, reaching Number 1 rankings in Test and One Day International cricket and winning the t20 World Cup whilst the England Women’s team has recently completed back to back Ashes victories.
JOB DESCRIPTION Due to continued development and expansion and increased international responsibilities, the ECB are looking to strengthen their senior management team with the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer. Reporting directly into the Chief Executive and working closely alongside him, the COO will be a key member of the leadership team. Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground with a competitive salary, performance bonus plus excellent benefits. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES • To deputise for the CEO as appropriate, acting as the main point of contact across the organisation when the CEO is overseas or otherwise engaged. • To drive efficiencies, best practice and the highest professional standards across the organisation. • The following departments will report into the COO: • Sales & Marketing • Media & Communications • Professional and Recreational game departments • Human Resource
UK • SWITZERLAND • SINGAPORE • AUSTRALIA
www.sportsrecruitment.com
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Prior board and senior management experience will be essential. Ideally this will have been achieved in cricket administration. • An in-depth knowledge and understanding of cricket in England and Wales. • Outstanding man management skills and the ability to build and develop strong and effective teams. • A team player demonstrating a strong collective responsible personality. • The ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple projects and to operate in a fast paced, high pressure environment, the successful candidate will be deadline driven and a high achiever. • Previous or current profit & loss responsibility. • Budget management and forecasting. • Outstanding communication, diplomacy and negotiating skills • Calm under pressure, resilient and hard working. • Proficient IT and presenting skills. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Chairman Chief Executive Executive Committee Board Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Head of Communications Managing Director – Cricket Partnerships Managing Director – Professional Game Head of HR Head of IT Head of ACCESS unit First Class County Chief Executives & Chairmen County Board Chairmen & Secretaries
PROCESS • The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 11th March. • Letters of application and full CVs should be sent by email to our exclusively retained search consultant, Jim Chaplin from Sports Recruitment International at [email protected]. • For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jim Chaplin either by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 020 7092 6964. • Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th March.
UK • SWITZERLAND • SINGAPORE • AUSTRALIA
www.sportsrecruitment.com
