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Northern Cricket Union - Cricket Development Officers

Primary Location: Northern Cricket Union Office, Stormont Estate, Belfast.

The Northern Cricket Union has partnered with Ulster University as part of the University’s Sports Match Programme to match fund two part-time cricket development posts on a 50:50 financial basis. The roles are initially up to December 2020 with possible extension, subject to future funding being agreed. As a result of this initiative each part-time role will have a specific focus for development and delivery of cricket programmes and activities.

• Cricket Development Officer (Student Sport) – this role is focused on engagement with UU students to increase participation in cricket, support the development of student cricket across Ulster University campuses and enable the enhancement of performance development opportunities for student cricketers. 

• Cricket Development Officer (Community Development) – this role is focused on engagement with a range of under-represented populations, community groups, schools and clubs to increase participation in cricket for all ages and abilities.  The role is also focused on enabling capacity building opportunities for coaches, umpires, leaders and volunteers.

The successful post holders will play a key part in driving forward the development of participation and performance in cricket within the NCU, Ulster University and across the NCU region. They will be required to deliver key areas of the NCU’s Strategic Plan, Cricket Ireland’s Strategic Plan and Ulster University’s Sports Development Strategy and will be responsible to the NCU General Manager and an Ulster University representative. A detailed Job Description and further details on the application process can be downloaded here.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 27th January 2020.  Subsequent interviews will take place in early February 2020.

The Northern Cricket Union is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.