Job Opportunities

Role: City Development Officer (Derby)

At the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) we improve lives and empower communities through cricket. We have an ambition to inspire a generation to say, “Cricket is a game for me”. We do this by serving both as the Governing Body for recreational cricket in Derbyshire, and also as a registered charity focussed on improving health, well-being, and life opportunities for people across Derbyshire.

Cricket is in an exciting place with more opportunities than ever before, enabling more people to come into the game. It is constantly evolving, being played in various locations, with different formats and is now a year-round sport. It allows more people from all walks of life to pick up a bat and ball whenever they want and enjoy the game at school, in a sports hall, community centre, the local park, and of course, a club

The DCF is one of 39 County Cricket Boards/Foundations in England & Wales, and works in partnership with a number of key stakeholders to develop the recreational game locally in line with the strategy developed by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As part of our drive to support the ECB in making cricket the most inclusive team sport in England and Wales, the City Development Officer will play a key role in redefining the role of cricket in Derby. Through the ECB Cricket Cities Programme, the role will deliver our Cricket Cities Strategy in Derby, with a particular focus on improving access to cricket for those in Ethnically Diverse Communities, and enabling the improved opportunities that can provide.

The main purpose of the role is:

• To increase opportunity and improve access to cricket for Ethnically Diverse Communities in Derby City
• Develop partnerships that enable sustainable play
• Support targeted wards in the city to help improve physical health, mental wellbeing and deliver social outcomes.
• Develop safe, accessible and welcoming places and spaces for people in Derby City to be involved in cricket.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated and passionate team. If you have experience in sports development or community development and want to use the power of sport to empower communities and improve lives, then this role is for you.

If you have strong team skills and are confident working unsupervised using your own initiative, this is the role for you. As a self-starter with energy and enthusiasm, coupled with good administration and organisational skills, you can be successful in this highly rewarding role.

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification please click HERE.

Conditions of Employment:

Salary: £24,000 – 26,000 per annum based on experience

Expenses: 45p per mile will be paid for travel to duties directly related to your work for the DCF as per the DCF expenses policy. This does not include travel to and from work

Mobile Phone and Laptop Provided

Pension: Pension Scheme Available

Hours of work: Full-time 37.5 hours per week to include work on evenings and weekends as well as during the day on weekdays as required.

Location: Designated place of work is County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby DE21 6DA. Hybrid working from home and the place of work is supported, subject to arrangements being agreed with the DCF Managing Director.

Holiday: 25 days holiday per annum, plus 8 public holidays.

If successful in your application you will be required to provide documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the United Kingdom prior to commencing employment.

The selected candidates will need to produce one recent work reference and one personal reference.

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the ECB requirements to ensure that all children participating in Cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.

At the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) we are committed to ensuring that cricket is accessible, safe, and welcoming to all, and to the principles of equality of opportunity. We aim to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act, 2010; age, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion/belief or sexual orientation. In line with these commitments we will seek to recruit a diverse workforce of high quality, high performing individuals who have the specific competencies (qualifications/knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours) required for defined roles which will support achievement of our mission, strategy, and business plan. All applicants will have equality of opportunity during our selection processes, and decisions will solely be based on an individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the role. All applying candidates will be required to complete the DCF Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please complete the online application form and if you have any queries about the role ahead of applying, please contact Richard Wood – Managing Director at richard.wood@dcfcricket.com

Closing Date: Sunday 9th March 2025

Shortlisting will take place during the week commencing 10th March and contact will be made with all applicants by Friday 14th March.

Interview Date: TBC (Between 24th – 28th March)