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Somerset County Cricket Club
Regional EDI & Discrimination Executive
Taunton Hybrid 2-5 yrs exp Spectator Sports 156 employees
Equality, Diversity & InclusionCase managementDiscrimination lawCommunicationNegotiation
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and experience in case management related to EDI. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential to effectively support and advise various cricket stakeholders.
Job Description
Help Make Cricket a Game for Everyone
We're looking for an experienced and passionate individual to lead and support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and discrimination case management across five counties in the South West.
You'll work with clubs, leagues, County Boards, safeguarding teams and the Cricket Regulator to provide guidance, education and support on discrimination matters, helping to create welcoming and inclusive environments throughout the recreational game.
✅ Hybrid working
✅ Part-time (18.5 hours per week)
✅ Fixed-term contract (2 years)
✅ Regional influence across the South West
✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sport
Apply today and help make cricket a game where everyone belongs.
Main Terms
Position: Regional EDI & Discrimination Executive
Department: Central
Reporting to: Maralyn Smith
Salary: £18,025
Contract: 2-year fixed contract from 1st November
Hours per week: 2.5 days per week covering five counties in SW region
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to provide proactive and reactive support to five counties in the SW region on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) education and wider work and in addressing complaints of discrimination, acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for CPA purposes with County Boards/Foundation, clubs, leagues, Association of Cricket Officials (ACOs) and other cricket organisations within the region, liaising with lead officers, Cricket Regulator and all parties as needed.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of Equality Act 2010, Discrimination Matters, ECB and Cricket Regulator.
You will have experience of case management ideally in relation to EDI and be able to work effectively with Cricket Clubs, Leagues alongside the Southwest County Boards/Foundations (Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire).
You will need to be an excellent communicator and negotiator who can support, advice and where necessary enforce the ECB Anti-Discrimination Regulations. You will need to be able to provide consistent guidance, advice and training on discrimination matters, specifically in coordinating a regional approach to the ECB EDI Education Programme.
Across the year the work fluctuates and as such an annualised 962 hours (equal to 18.5 hours per week) has been identified with a requirement that during the cricket season county boards/foundations are likely to require more support than during the offseason when more proactive work is normally planned.
To find out more please download and review the job description here: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
For an informal conversation please contact information@somersetcricketfoundation.org to arrange a conversation about the post.
About Us
The Foundation works across the Club, Education and Community sectors in Somerset, with the aim of taking cricket to all. We are respected and regarded by the ECB as a Leading Organisation in Safeguarding, Schools Delivery, Workforce Development and Disability Cricket and continually deliver outstanding impactful outcomes across a wide range of our delivery programmes.
The organisation has had Charitable status since May 2021, operating as a Foundation for over four years. The transition to a Foundation has seen us grow and develop our offerings using Cricket for Good, in the wider community settings, however not forgetting our traditional objectives of growing and developing the game through our Club network.
We are here to facilitate the playing and improvement of recreational cricket in Somerset as well as positively impacting our communities through cricket. This involves working in close partnership with many organisations and individuals as well delivering courses, programmes and projects.
Our delivery is so varied across both recreational cricket and community engagement as we strive to become a trusted partner with likeminded local organisations.
To find out more, please visit our website here: https://somersetcricketfoundation.org/
Safeguarding Statement
Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process all roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check (as appropriate to the role) and two satisfactory references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this position, simply complete our application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. If you need further advice, information, would like an informal conversation, or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply, please contact information@somersetcricketfoundation.org to arrange a conversation about the post.
Next Steps
Closing Date for applications: 5th October 2026, 12 noon
Anticipated interviews: w/c 19th October 2026
We're looking for an experienced and passionate individual to lead and support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and discrimination case management across five counties in the South West.
You'll work with clubs, leagues, County Boards, safeguarding teams and the Cricket Regulator to provide guidance, education and support on discrimination matters, helping to create welcoming and inclusive environments throughout the recreational game.
✅ Hybrid working
✅ Part-time (18.5 hours per week)
✅ Fixed-term contract (2 years)
✅ Regional influence across the South West
✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sport
Apply today and help make cricket a game where everyone belongs.
Main Terms
Position: Regional EDI & Discrimination Executive
Department: Central
Reporting to: Maralyn Smith
Salary: £18,025
Contract: 2-year fixed contract from 1st November
Hours per week: 2.5 days per week covering five counties in SW region
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to provide proactive and reactive support to five counties in the SW region on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) education and wider work and in addressing complaints of discrimination, acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for CPA purposes with County Boards/Foundation, clubs, leagues, Association of Cricket Officials (ACOs) and other cricket organisations within the region, liaising with lead officers, Cricket Regulator and all parties as needed.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of Equality Act 2010, Discrimination Matters, ECB and Cricket Regulator.
You will have experience of case management ideally in relation to EDI and be able to work effectively with Cricket Clubs, Leagues alongside the Southwest County Boards/Foundations (Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire).
You will need to be an excellent communicator and negotiator who can support, advice and where necessary enforce the ECB Anti-Discrimination Regulations. You will need to be able to provide consistent guidance, advice and training on discrimination matters, specifically in coordinating a regional approach to the ECB EDI Education Programme.
Across the year the work fluctuates and as such an annualised 962 hours (equal to 18.5 hours per week) has been identified with a requirement that during the cricket season county boards/foundations are likely to require more support than during the offseason when more proactive work is normally planned.
To find out more please download and review the job description here: FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
For an informal conversation please contact information@somersetcricketfoundation.org to arrange a conversation about the post.
About Us
The Foundation works across the Club, Education and Community sectors in Somerset, with the aim of taking cricket to all. We are respected and regarded by the ECB as a Leading Organisation in Safeguarding, Schools Delivery, Workforce Development and Disability Cricket and continually deliver outstanding impactful outcomes across a wide range of our delivery programmes.
The organisation has had Charitable status since May 2021, operating as a Foundation for over four years. The transition to a Foundation has seen us grow and develop our offerings using Cricket for Good, in the wider community settings, however not forgetting our traditional objectives of growing and developing the game through our Club network.
We are here to facilitate the playing and improvement of recreational cricket in Somerset as well as positively impacting our communities through cricket. This involves working in close partnership with many organisations and individuals as well delivering courses, programmes and projects.
Our delivery is so varied across both recreational cricket and community engagement as we strive to become a trusted partner with likeminded local organisations.
To find out more, please visit our website here: https://somersetcricketfoundation.org/
Safeguarding Statement
Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process all roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check (as appropriate to the role) and two satisfactory references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this position, simply complete our application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. If you need further advice, information, would like an informal conversation, or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply, please contact information@somersetcricketfoundation.org to arrange a conversation about the post.
Next Steps
Closing Date for applications: 5th October 2026, 12 noon
Anticipated interviews: w/c 19th October 2026
Skills
Equality, Diversity & InclusionCase managementDiscrimination lawCommunicationNegotiationTraining deliveryStakeholder managementSafeguardingPolicy enforcementEquality Act 2010
About Somerset County Cricket Club
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