Operations Executive
Salary £ 38413 - 42235
Exeter Office
Vacancy listed 04/04/2025
Application deadline 25/04/2025
Details
Job Title: Operations Executive
Organisation: Devon Cricket Foundation
Location: Devon Cricket Office, University of Exeter
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £38,413 - £42,235 (commensurate to experience)
 
Job Purpose
 
The Operations Executive will play a key leadership role in the Devon Cricket Foundation (DCF), supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in delivering the organisation’s strategic objectives. The Operations Executive will lead and manage the Community & Schools and the Clubs & Competitions departments, ensuring the effective delivery of grassroots and recreational cricket across Devon. They will also contribute to the overall governance, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability of the organisation.
 
Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Management
 
  • Provide strategic leadership and management across the organisation, ensuring alignment with the DCF’s vision and objectives.
  • Support the CEO in the development and implementation of the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
  • Deputise for the CEO as required, representing the Foundation in key meetings and public engagements.
  • Line manage 4-6 direct reports across the Community & Schools and Clubs & Competitions departments
  • Contribute to business planning, ensuring a sustainable and impactful approach to cricket development across Devon.
  • Nurture and develop partnerships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, community organisations, and commercial partners.
 
 Community & Schools Cricket Development
 
  • Lead and manage the Community & Schools department to increase participation in cricket across all demographics.
  • Oversee the delivery of community programmes, including initiatives to promote cricket among underrepresented groups.
  • Work with schools and local organisations to enhance opportunities for young people to engage in the game.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding and inclusion policies across all community-based programmes.
  • Take responsibility to measure the impact of our community and school programmes
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders such as The England & Wales Cricket Board, the Lord’s Taverners, Chance to Shine and the MCC Foundation.

 Clubs & Competitions Development
 
  • Manage the Clubs & Competitions department, ensuring the effective running of junior leagues, competitions, and recreational cricket activities for children.
  • Build and nurture relationships with our adult leagues throughout the county.
  • Ensure high quality support is provided to clubs in relation to governance, funding, and sustainability, providing strategic guidance on club development.
  • Continue to promote and drive equality in clubs by championing and supporting the growth of Women & Girls’ cricket, Disability Cricket and for underrepresented groups.
  • Develop initiatives to support new volunteer recruitment and retention within club cricket.
 
Operational & Financial Management
   
  • Work closely with the CEO and Board to ensure robust financial planning and budget management.
  • Identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant applications and sponsorship initiatives.
  • Support the CEO in maintaining good governance practices and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Oversee monitoring and reporting processes, ensuring effective data collection and impact measurement.
 
 Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement
 
  • Maintain strong relationships with relevant key stakeholders.
  • Represent Devon Cricket Foundation at meetings, forums, and networking events.
  • Act as a key advocate for cricket development in Devon, promoting the game’s growth and inclusivity.
 
 Person Specification
 
Essential
 
  • Proven leadership and management experience within a sports development or community-based organisation.
  • Strong understanding of grassroots and recreational sport, particularly within cricket.
  • Experience in strategic planning and delivery.
  • Ability to manage and motivate teams to deliver high-impact programmes.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
  • Knowledge of governance and safeguarding standards in sport.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A passion for the development of cricket and community engagement.
 
 Desirable
 
  • Experience working with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) or sporting organisations.
  • Knowledge of club cricket structures and competition frameworks.
  • Experience in securing funding and managing sponsorship relationships.
  • A relevant degree or professional qualification in sports management, business, or a related field.
  • Understanding of diversity and inclusion principles in sport.
 
 Working Relationships:
 
Internal
 
  • Please attached organisational chart
 
 External
 
  • Devon clubs
  • Devon Cricket League
  • Devon Women’s Cricket League
  • England & Wales Cricket Board
  • Chance to Shine
  • The Lord’s Taverners
  • MCC Foundation
  • Active Devon (Sport England)
  • Local authorities
  • Other local charities and organisations 
 
 Safeguarding Statement:
 
Devon Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep vulnerable people safe.
 
As part of our safer recruitment process all relevant roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check as appropriate, and two satisfactory references. We also require every staff member to undergo safeguarding training appropriate to their role. We encourage an open, welcoming environment where everyone should feel safe to express any concerns. We have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across all that we do.
 
Equal Opportunities and Inclusivity Statement:
 
Devon Cricket Foundation endorses the principles of equality and equity and strives to ensure everyone involved with the Foundation has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, to give of their best and be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected. Everyone is responsible for creating an inclusive working environment and we expect all colleagues, partners customers and suppliers to abide by our equality, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
 
The Foundation ensures all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration during the recruitment process and beyond and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination of any kind and on the grounds of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and age.

Note:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the role evolves. The successful candidate may be required to undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Chief Executive Officer.         
Benefits

+ Auto-enrolment pension, work mobile & laptop, clothing, healthcare plan and expenses

This vacancy has now been closed