National Selector - England Women (Secondments and Consultants considered)

PURPOSE

The ECB is introducing the role of England Women’s Selector to play a key role in the selection of England women’s squads at senior and England women’s ‘A’ level. The England Women’s Selector will also influence the allocation of ECB Women’s Central Contracts and play a key role in delivering and reviewing the long-term selection strategy for the international pathway.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
• Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
• Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
• Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are passionate about being involved in winning England women’s cricket teams.
• You have an in-depth understanding of women’s professional domestic cricket.
• You want to influence and shape world-leading decision-making within women’s team sport.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working closely with the Performance Director, England Women and the England Women’s Head of Performance Pathways to select squads that meet the medium and long term needs of the international pathway.
• Playing a key role as part of the England Women’s Selection Panel in selecting all squads for bilateral and tournament cricket.
• Observing and reporting on players performing in women’s professional cricket to assess their readiness to play for England.
• Observing and reporting on players performing in women’s professional cricket to assess their future potential to play for England.
• Analysing all cricket intelligence available from the analytics team and scouting observations to make informed selection decisions.
• Working closely with the analytics team to identify key characteristics of future England women’s players to inform the work of the skill specific Lead Scouts.
• Communicating with Counties regarding Selection Panel decisions.
• Reviewing all selection decisions and playing an active role in the ongoing review of selections and performances of the England women’s squads.

YOU’LL HAVE

• In depth knowledge of women’s professional domestic cricket and international women’s cricket.
• A strong understanding, with a demonstrable desire to further develop it, of talent identification and performance within women’s cricket.
• Significant understanding of talent development.
• A strong understanding of data and analytics within women’s cricket.
• The ability and desire to manage relationships with players and coaches across women’s professional domestic cricket and international women’s cricket.
• The ability to challenge skilfully and debate effectively as part of a highly functioning Selection Panel.