Cricket Discrimination Investigator - Old Trafford, United Kingdom - Lancashire Cricket Club

Lancashire Cricket Club
Lancashire Cricket Club
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Old Trafford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Cricket Discrimination Investigator

Full Time Hours - 12 Month Contract

Hybrid Working Considered

The Opportunity
To support Lancashire Cricket to manage reports of discrimination within the County. This will include matters that require investigation, early intervention or other suitable remedies.


About Us
Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, is an award-winning world-class stadium and venue.

It is recognised as one of the UK's most prestigious venues for sport, business, leisure and entertainment with a capacity of up to 50,000 people for concerts; 26,000 for international cricket matches; meetings and events spaces for up to 2,000 delegates; a four-star hotel with 150 rooms; and an on-site Caffè Nero.


The venue has played host to some of the world's biggest sporting events, including six ICC Cricket World Cup fixtures in 2019, Ashes Test Matches and world class concerts.

In 2022 we welcomed performances from The Killers, Harry Styles and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and had numerous cricket matches, including England one day internationals and a test match.

2023 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year with an Ashes Test, two separate performances from the Arctic Monkeys, and a whole range of first class Cricket.

It's a unique place to build a career where no two days are ever the same


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the single point of contact for Lancashire Cricket on discrimination matters.
  • Support Lancashire Cricket to effectively manage cases of discrimination which may include investigation, early intervention, or other suitable remedies.
  • Support Lancashire Cricket and associated leagues to understand and implement and enforce the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) Antidiscrimination code (ADC) and help them move towards best practice in responding and managing cases of discrimination.
  • Strategic liaison with Board Equality Leads, safeguarding officers, Club chairs, league chairs and Lead Officer to ensure consistent standards across the County.
  • Liaise with third party resources to provide highest standards of customer service to those reporting discrimination within participating Counties.
  • Provide consistent guidance, advice, and training on discrimination matters.
  • Provide feedback on performance and progress on agreed action plans following investigations of cases of discrimination.
  • Identify and respond to potential gaps in discipline and discrimination processes that could be a risk to Lancashire cricket.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with ECB Anti-Discrimination Unit and recreational Discipline manager.
  • Build relationships with Leagues and competitions within Lancashire and support them on management of discipline cases that involve discrimination.
  • Lead on Lancashire's implementation of digital solutions to ensure ECB has a game wide view of discrimination.
  • Promote consistent and clear messaging around EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) for Lancashire Cricket
  • Implement local solutions that improve a complainant's experience of reporting discrimination.
  • Monitor trends and themes and report into the ECB to ensure best practice is shared across the game.
  • Attend Training and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events where required.
  • To upskill, develop and support the Officers of County Boards

You will need:

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • An accredited investigator having worked within a similar environment, law enforcement or private sector.
  • Ability to deliver operationally.
  • Able to manage change positively whilst under pressure.
  • Effective influencing, negotiation, and conflict management skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise.
Knowledge

  • Current knowledge of the structure of the recreational game
  • Recreational cricket discipline matters and legislation
  • How to engage with, and motivate, volunteers in sport
Experience

  • Working within cricket or a similar environment
  • Delivering training to adults and young people
  • Successful collaboration with external organisations
  • Delivering innovative solutions


Please take a look at the full job description and, if you have the experience and skills required, please submit your CV along with any other required or relevant documentation.


  • We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity. _
**_Lancashire Cricket Club and the Hilton Garden Inn are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. As part of that commitment, this post requires a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the appropriate level. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provi
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