<div class="trix-content"> <div><strong>Job Title: Clubs &amp; Workforce Development Officer&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Location: </strong>Exeter Office&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Contract: </strong>Full-Time, fixed-term contract (36 months)&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Salary: </strong>£27,018 + (Auto-enrolment pension, work mobile &amp; laptop, clothing, healthcare plan + expenses)&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Head of Clubs and Competitions&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>1. National Programmes Leadership&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Act as the lead contact for all club-based ECB National Programmes, such as All Stars and Dynamos Cricket.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage and update online systems related to these programmes, working with external and internal partners to ensure accurate and timely information.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead training for All Stars &amp; Dynamos Activators, including venue allocation, online seminars, and tutor assignments.&nbsp;</li><li>Offer pro-active face-to-face support to clubs, with scheduled visits during club activity evenings&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>2. Coach &amp; Activator Development&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Work alongside the Community, Clubs &amp; Competitions, and Performance teams to identify and support local courses for the ECB Activator and Coach Development pathways.&nbsp;</li><li>Book facilities, deploy tutors, and ensure that all training adheres to required standards from ECB, First4Sport, or other relevant bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Plan workforce courses in line with the Devon Cricket Foundation Workforce Strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Support coaches with post-course certification, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, DBS, and First Aid requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with the Coach Developer team to ensure new and existing coaches engage in CPD opportunities.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>3. Officials and Ground Managers Development&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Provide support to local Devon ACO branches in organizing officials’ courses and workshops.&nbsp;</li><li>Book facilities, deploy tutors, and ensure that all training adheres to required standards from ECB&nbsp;</li><li>Work with local Funding &amp; Facilities Manager and Grounds Management Association to support the organisation of grounds management courses and workshops.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>4. Club and League Service&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Deliver outstanding service to Devon's cricket network, supporting volunteers with national programmes, especially in transitioning junior age group teams into local leagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Address volunteer queries and ensure that clubs receive the necessary support.&nbsp;</li><li>Work closely and liaise with junior and adults leagues&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>5. General Duties&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Proactively lead and support Devon Cricket Foundation’s national programmes related to equality work, including women’s cricket, diverse communities, disability, and areas of deprivation.&nbsp;</li><li>Support clubs through their development planning processes.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Personal skills:&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>A passion for sport • Good project management skills and ability to prioritise and work to deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.&nbsp;</li><li>• Strong communicator and the ability to engage with people of all levels&nbsp;</li><li>• Excellent leadership skills&nbsp;</li><li>• Ability to work independently and as part of a team&nbsp;</li><li>• Excellent administrative skills and evidence of project work&nbsp;</li><li>• Computer literate and effective user of Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft programmes&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Skills and Experience&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Coaching Experience: </strong>Proven experience in coaching cricket to children and young people, ideally within a school or club environment.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Communication Skills: </strong>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young people.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>IT Skills: </strong>Proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office applications and digital coaching tools.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Organizational Skills: </strong>Strong organizational and planning skills to manage own work programme, deliver high-quality coaching sessions and work across multiple programmes simultaneously.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Team Player: </strong>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with various stakeholders, including schools, clubs, and community groups.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Passion for Cricket: </strong>A genuine passion for cricket and a commitment to promoting the sport among young people&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Qualifications&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Enhanced ECB DBS: </strong>Clear and valid check via the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Coaching Qualification: </strong>Minimum ECB Level 2 / Core Coach qualification or equivalent.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>First Aid Certificate: </strong>Current and valid First Aid Certificate.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Safeguarding Certificate: </strong>Current and valid Safeguarding Specialist Roles Certificate.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Driving Licence: </strong>Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle or the ability and commitment to travel across the region.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Desirable Skills and Experience&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Experience with Diverse Groups: </strong>Experience working with diverse groups, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children, women &amp; girls, and rurally isolated communities.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Mentoring Experience: </strong>Experience in mentoring or tutoring other coaches or teachers.&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Community Engagement: </strong>Previous experience in community engagement and promoting sports within the community.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Desirable Qualifications&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Coach Development Qualification: </strong>ECB Coach Developer / Tutor&nbsp;</div><div><br></div> </div>