Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland

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Welcome from the Chair of Cricket Scotland

First of all, thank you for considering this important role.

Cricket in Scotland, both women’s and men’s, is at a key stage in its journey towards becoming a mainstream, and thus fully self sustaining, sport in the country. Over the past four years, through its participation work, successes in the international arena and its community work, Cricket Scotland has raised the profile of the sport in Scotland and put it firmly back on the Scottish sporting map.

But there is much further to go in all three areas, particularly in driving Cricket Scotland forward to become a Full Member of the International Cricket Council, so that Scotland is playing at the top level of the sport and achieves the increase in income which that produces to support the grass roots game. Cricket is the second most popular sport globally with 105 members of the ICC; building relationships and alliances with other cricketing nations throughout the world to help deliver Cricket Scotland’s strategic objectives will be an important aspect of the role.

For all those reasons, we are looking for an exceptional leader to shape and deliver an ambitious new strategy, lead a talented team and grow the revenue (including from new commercial and broadcasting partnerships).

The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a sport in Scotland to the top level of a truly global game. This is a hugely exciting role and I hope you will want to consider taking it on to lead us on our ambitious journey.

Kind regards

Tony Brian, Chair, Cricket Scotland

Cricket in Scotland has a long history with the first reported match being played in September 1785 at Schaw Park, Alloa, between the Duke of Athol’s XI v Hon. Col. Talbot’s XI. Whilst Kelso (Scotland’s first cricket club) was formed in 1820, it wasn’t until the 19th century before the game really took off, with a first visit by the All England XI in 1849 creating great excitement and leading to a surge in interest.

As the national governing body for Cricket in Scotland and one of the senior associate nations in the world, Cricket Scotland is responsible for delivering high performance success (including the Scottish national teams), increasing participation and developing the game at all levels across all areas of society.

Cricket Scotland has five Core Values that underpin all activities and support the delivery of its mission to promote, grow, support and govern Scottish Cricket:

  • United
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Determined
  • Dynamic

With the vision of Inspiring Scotland to choose Cricket, Cricket Scotland currently has three key strategic priorities:

  • Participation:Creating more opportunities and great experiences, Cricket Scotland will prioritise and drive growth of the grassroots game
  • Community Engagement:Ensuring more people enjoy and support the growth of the sport, Cricket Scotland will expand and improve community engagement with all communities
  • Performance:Creating winning players and winning teams, Cricket Scotland will look to accelerate the performance levels of its teams on the world stage. The men’s and women’s teams are currently ranked 12 and 13 respectively in the global rankings for T20

Governance Structure

The governance structure of the organisation consists of a holding company, Cricket Scotland Holdings Limited (CSHL), and an operating subsidiary, Cricket Scotland Limited (CSL).

Cricket Scotland Holdings Limited(CSHL) has responsibility for developing, promoting and fostering the game of cricket in Scotland and in particular to advance the game by encouraging playing, coaching and officiating of cricket in all its formats involving people of all ages and backgrounds in Scotland.

The board compromises: President; Past President/President-elect, 2 Members (directly elected by members), 1 Representative from each of the 5 Regional Associations, CEO of Cricket Scotland, CSL Chair and a Female representative from the women’s game.

Cricket Scotland Limited(CSL) has delegated authority for the management of all strategic and operational matters associated with administering all affairs of the game of Cricket in Scotland.

The board compromises: 4 Non-exec Directors, Chair, CEO of Cricket Scotland, the President and 2 Directors from CSHL.

The definition of the primary responsibility of both boards can be accessed via the following link Statement of Primary Responsibilities which has been formally approved by the members of CSHL.

Click here to download Cricket Scotland Annual Report 2018

The Chief Executive is accountable to the CSL Board and is responsible for overseeing all business activities and operations. Reporting to the Chair, the role will also include exposure to and interfacing and negotiating with the leaders of world cricket.

Success in the role will ultimately be defined by Scotland securing full ICC membership which is projected to raise the profile of the game in Scotland and increasing revenues thus ensuring long term sustainability for the game and its clubs.

With only 4 of 32 qualifying criteria for full membership still to be achieved, key priorities of the role include:

  • Working with the CSL Board to finalise and implement a new Corporate Strategy 2019 – 2022
  • Significantly increasing Cricket Scotland’s commercial revenue, through the adoption of a strategic and targeted approach
  • Develop Cricket Scotland’s internal capacity, capability and infrastructure to ensure it is fit for purpose for current and future needs
  • Increase participation, strengthen our member clubs and improve engagement with them
  • Continue to improve performance of the National team and within the performance pathway
  • Ensuring Cricket Scotland continues to embrace and promote equality and diversity
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Interested candidates should provide a covering letter and a tailored CV to Douglas Adam at [email protected]

All third party applications will be forwarded to Livingston James.

Should you have questions prior to submitting an application please contact Douglas Adam, Head of Public and Not for Profit Practice, at Livingston James on 0131 220 2209.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications: Monday 19thAugust
Shortlist meeting (Livingston James and Cricket Scotland): Week commencing 2ndSeptember
Formal Panel Interviews: Week commencing 9thor 23rd September

The recruitment of this position is managed by Livingston James