The Devon Cricket Foundation, in partnership with The Lord's Taverners, seek to appoint a Community Manager who will broaden the offer of cricket to new and diverse audiences, using the power of cricket to promote social inclusion, improve mental wellbeing, and build stronger communities.
The successful candidate will form part of our Community team, working predominantly in the educational sector to inspire more children to say 'Cricket is a game for me!'
They will lead the delivery and development of the Lord's Taverners Wicketz programme across Devon, MCC Foundation Hubs, and Walking Cricket, as well as developing new initiatives that will engage people of all ages from all backgrounds.
The postholder will be responsible for line managing a team of four Community Coaches.
Job Title
Community Manager
Location
Exeter Office
University of Exeter Sports Park, EX4 4QN
Contract
Full-time, fixed-term contract (36 months)
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Salary
£30,358
+ Auto-enrolment pension, work mobile & laptop, clothing, healthcare plan and expenses
Reporting to
Operations Executive
| Publication Date | Closing Date | Interview Day |
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Friday, 24 October 2025 |
11:59pm Friday, 14 November 2025 |
Friday, 21 November 2025* |
*Please indicate in your application if you are unavailable on this date.
This role leverages the power of cricket to foster positive change, enhance confidence, communication, leadership, and independence among all participants. The primary focus of the Community Department is on improving the lives of young people through cricket, helping them develop personal skills that extend beyond the game.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to read the full job description below and submit an application form outlining their suitability for the role. Application forms should be submitted via the secure submission link:
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Please note, CVs will not be accepted. Applicants must download and submit an application form above.
The Devon Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Devon Cricket Foundation is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Apply now and be part of Devon Cricket’s exciting journey!
Should you have any questions regarding this job description, please contact Scott Chappell at scott.chappell@devoncricket.co.uk or on 07590 724833. Alternatively, please call the Devon Cricket Office on 01392 262509.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the role evolves. The successful candidate may be required to undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Operations Executive.
