President, Cricket Scotland
Scotland
Vacancy listed 07/04/2025
Application deadline 04/05/2025
Details
Cricket Scotland is seeking to appoint a new President—a ceremonial and ambassadorial role that plays a valuable part in supporting the leadership and promotion of cricket across the country. 

About the Role
The President is responsible for representing Cricket Scotland at key events, supporting the Chair and CEO in building strong relationships across the cricketing community, and helping to strengthen Cricket Scotland’s external profile domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Representation & Events
  • Represent Cricket Scotland at home international fixtures, major domestic finals, and official functions.
  • Support the reestablishment of the Scottish Cricket Awards.
    Attend and represent Cricket Scotland at various community and stakeholder events.

Governance Support
  • Chair the Annual General Meeting and any Extraordinary General Meetings.
  • Chair meetings of the Hall of Fame Appointment Committee.
  • Present reports to the membership at the AGM on performance and strategic developments.

Strategic Communication & Engagement
  • Support the Chair and CEO in relationship-building across the cricket network, including with clubs, members, and honorary representatives.
  • Act as a project sponsor, when requested, for initiatives requiring external advocacy and ambassadorial leadership.

Why join us?
This is an exciting time for Cricket Scotland as we look to move forward as an organisation to deliver our vision for cricket. Scotland will co-host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2030 with England and Ireland. The President will play an increasingly important role for Cricket Scotland both domestically and internationally as cricket in Scotland continues to grow and develop. 

About You
We’re looking for an individual with a deep understanding of and commitment to Scottish cricket. You’ll bring:
  • Extensive experience in domestic or international cricket (as a player, coach, administrator, official, or volunteer).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Scottish cricket landscape.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience in leadership or committee roles, ideally within sports organisations or clubs.
  • A flexible and proactive approach to the demands of the role, which may include weekend and evening commitments.

Desirable qualities include:
  • Previous experience in a representative role, such as part of a Club Committee.
  • Leadership experience gained through voluntary service or your professional career.
  • A history of involvement in cricket as a player, coach, official, administrator, or club member.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please press 'Apply' below.   You will initially be asked to input some personal details, before progressing to the next screen – please upload a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter outlining your interest in this opportunity, and what you can bring to it, on to our portal. 

For further information in relation to the role please contact Michaela McLean at michaelamclean@cricketscotland.com

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4 May 2025




Notes

This is a voluntary and ceremonial position, and is not a Director position.

Travel across Scotland and overnight accommodation may be required as part of this role in addition to any additional international duties.

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Term: Two years

Time Commitment: 1–2 days per month (variable, including evenings and weekends)

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