Head Coach – Men’s Professional Team

Middlesex Cricket, based at Lord’s Cricket Ground, is responsible for cricket in the county, from Men’s and Women’s senior teams to recreational cricket for all ages within the 17 London Boroughs that form the county of Middlesex. Reporting to the Director of Cricket, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Professional Men’s Team, including the leading of training and matches during the varying phases of the cricket year. The successful candidate will be expected to add significant value to all areas of the club and its culture, as the club enters the next phase of its history.

The principal targets for Men’s professional cricket team are:

To deliver sustainable Division 1 Championship cricket, consistently challenging for titles

Regular appearances in white ball knock-out matches

Develop cricketers who go on to attain recognition at International and Franchise level

Principal Responsibilities:

Alongside the Director of Cricket, execute the cricket vision and strategy, aligned to the overall club vision

Prepare the team to deliver tangible success in England’s 3 domestic county competitions, in line with performance targets set by the Director of Cricket and the Cricket Committee

Create an elite environment where each individual player can thrive and fulfil their on-field potential

Work collaboratively with the appointed Team Captain(s) to develop an on-field playing strategy that maximises the strengths of the playing group

Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure that the playing staff receive exceptional, holistic support

Proactively support the development and transition academy prospects into the professional squad, elevating them to first team selection and higher honours

Contribute to effective, relevant and specific Development Plans for each professional player to inspire their training and inform their improvement

Work collaboratively with the Director of Cricket in Recruitment and Retention decisions involving both playing and coaching and support staff members, including engagement of relevant consultants

Provide appropriate progress reviews to the Cricket Committee when requested

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Significant experience of delivering inspirational and successful leadership in elite cricket environments

The ability to think critically, challenge conventional cricket outlooks and pioneer new and innovative ideas

Recent and relevant experience and exposure to franchise cricket environments

Demonstratable experience of building strong, effective working relationships with players, coaching and support staff

Experience in engaging analysis and interpreting data to maximise team and individual performance

High degree of organisation and ability to prioritise workloads in dynamic working environments

Desire to challenge themselves and those around them in the pursuit of excellence

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Please note that you will be required to complete and return a Safer Recruitment Application Form if you are shortlisted and invited to interview.

The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December at 5pm.

Please note that due to the volume of applications the Club received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK, sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

Middlesex Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks and the seeking of references. We ensure we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Middlesex Cricket are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Middlesex Cricket will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of the Equality Act 2010. 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Middlesex Cricket aim for its work force, at all levels, to reflect the composition of the City’s population. To achieve this MCCC will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.

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