Schools & Community Cricket Development Officer


Company:	Staffordshire Cricket
Salary:	from £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walsall
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Sept 2026

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Summary

Overall purpose

Role: To work in supporting growth within the game in Staffordshire through different distribution channels: -

Schools (Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools)

Diverse communities

Community outreach

Disability

Women & Girls

Objectives:

• To deliver cricket in Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools

• Working alongside regional and county colleagues supporting cricket in the Community. To substantially grow participation for all growth segments.

• Actively promote and grow the game by working with ECB regional and other county-based organisations to empower under-represented and disadvantaged communities to take a more active role in Cricket whether playing, administrating or watching the game.

• Supporting National Programmes and local key partners in clubs/ communities to ensure children from diverse groups in Staffordshire have access to and are engaged in the All Stars and Dynamos programmes.

• Be innovative and creative exploring new opportunities for growth in non-traditional formats by developing tailored programmes to inspire people to take part informally.

• Signpost transition opportunities from new and emerging programmes into mainstream clubs and leagues structures where appropriate.

Create cricket ‘hub’ opportunities in non-traditional settings. To enable regular contact with the game.

• Through the use of social media and information technology identify and manipulate emerging trends through a variety of digital platforms, capturing social participation and liaise with ECB and Staffordshire Cricket to ensure full coverage

• Complete appropriate monitoring & evaluation in line with funding requirements including online monitoring platforms and finance return tools.

• Exploit media, national and global events, competitions, promotional campaigns/materials and use cricket ambassadors to be reflective of inclusion and diversity within Cricket.

• Maximise access to, and use of, new and existing indoor facilities, and non-turf pitches

• Maximise the impact of major cricketing events and create opportunities for multicultural communities to engage.

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