Suffolk Sport, the County Sports Partnership, aims to make Suffolk a successful and physically active sporting county through the provision of high quality opportunities for everyone.

Working in partnership with Suffolk Cricket Board we are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed individual to become part of the Suffolk Sport Team and contribute to the achievement of key objectives for Cricket in Suffolk.

The post holder will work under the guidance and supervision of the Suffolk Cricket Development Manager.

Cricket Projects Officer

Salary up to £18,430 pa pro rata (Pay Award and Job Evaluation pending)
30 hours per week - Fixed term contract to 31 March 2009

This post is hosted by Waveney District Council on behalf of Suffolk Sport.

You will manage the delivery of a number of cricket projects involving a range of partners including Suffolk Cricket Board, Suffolk Sport, cricket clubs and schools to increase participation and performance in cricket across Suffolk.

You will support the development of players through the player pathway for cricket in Suffolk consisting of activity at school, club, district and county levels. You will have a broad knowledge of club development in cricket. Also important is the ability to manage projects including budgets and experience of working with young people.

You will have excellent communication, motivation and organisational skills to gain the support of a range of individuals and organisations.

Although employed by Waveney District Council, the post will be based at the Suffolk Cricket Board Office in Worlingworth and will involve travel across the county.

For an informal discussion on this post please contact Michael Kay on 07785 722287.

See below to download a job description:

Job Description - Cricket Projects Officer (41 KB)

Closing date for applications: Thursday April 3 2008
Interview date: Week commencing April 7 2008

For an application form and further information about this post and our other vacancies please visit our website www.waveney.gov.uk or alternatively contact The Human Resources Team, e-mail: personnel@waveney.gov.uk or telephone (01502) 523223 (24 hour answerphone).

Waveney District Council is an Equal Opportunity employer, offers a range of family friendly policies and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Waveney District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. CRB checks are required for relevant posts.