Warwickshire Cricket Foundation is seeking two passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills, experience and strategic insight to support a growing charity that is making a real difference in communities across the county. As a Trustee, you will help shape our strategic direction, strengthen our governance and ensure we continue to inspire more people to experience the benefits of cricket.
About Warwickshire Cricket Foundation
Warwickshire Cricket Foundation is a charity that uses the power of cricket to engage and inspire people across Warwickshire, helping people have positive experiences and build a lifelong connection with the game. Following significant growth over the past two years, we are looking to appoint two new Trustees to help drive our continued development and increase our impact across Warwickshire.
Responsibilities:
Trustees are primarily responsible for embedding good governance, providing coherent leadership and ensuring a clear strategic direction for the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation (WCF) in line with our aims and objectives.
In performing their duties, Trustees are required to act with integrity, lead by example, deploy their experience and expertise, comply with the Warwickshire Cricket Code of Conduct and promote an inclusive, values led culture.
As a Trustee, you will:
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Constructively challenge and contribute to the development of strategy, providing advice and expertise on relevant issues including resources and standards of conduct
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Actively participate in Board discussions and support management outside Board meetings, where required
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Work with, and support, the Board Chair to ensure a high standard of governance
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In collaboration with the rest of the trustees, scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives
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Support the delivery of ECB's game-wide Inspiring Generations strategy
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As part of the Board, set objectives to improving the Foundation and the Board's performance
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Maintain and promote an inclusive and diverse environment throughout the organisation, considering all aspects of diversity including protected characteristics and backgrounds
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Recognise and understand the need for diversity and the requirements of the wider communities that we serve
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Recognise and understand the need for highest standards in safeguarding and risk management
Location: Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QU plus some off-site commitments throughout Warwickshire and Birmingham.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid appointment
Time commitment: The Board meets approximately four times per year in person, with sub-groups meeting approximately four times per year. We anticipate an overall time commitment of around one day per month, including meeting preparation, attendance and occasional additional engagements as required.
Term of appointment: Three years but with potential to be extended by agreement
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Empathy and a commitment to inspiring a passion for cricket in its various forms throughout our communities
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A passion for championing our goals to widen participation
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Experience on a significant programme or strategic board
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Proven track record of fostering and promoting greater equality, diversity, equity and inclusion
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with and inspire a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to strong teamwork, accountability and transparency
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Knowledge of the Warwickshire cricket clubs and the recreational game
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Integrity, good judgment, and independence
Desirable:
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Commercial and financial awareness
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Legal/Planning/Surveying/Project Management experience
Application Process:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience by Sunday 16 August 2026.
Interviews to be held w/c 31 August 2026.
