ECB Psychologist – Men's International Pathway; Secondments and Consultants

ECB Performance Psychologist – Men's International Pathway (Secondments and Consultants considered) ECB

Employment Type

Contract 90 days (2x Practitioners) or 180 days (1 practitioner) from Oct 2026 until Sept 2027

Location Remote United Kingdom(multiple locations) England Wales The office base is in Loughborough

Team England men

Seniority Senior

• Closing:5:00pm, 25th Sep 2026 BST

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Team social events

Cycle to work scheme

8.40 (13686)

PURPOSE

The ECB is seeking an experienced Performance Psychologist(s) to support the development and performance of players, coaches, programme leads and multidisciplinary staff across the England Men’s International Pathway. Working across England Lions and England Young Lions, the role will help create psychologically informed environments that accelerate player development, strengthen international readiness and support performance. The practitioner will contribute to a connected pathway approach, ensuring players are well supported through key transitions and equipped to thrive in elite performance environments.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment.

It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

DELIVERY MODEL

We are open to either one practitioner working across both England Lions and England Young Lions for approximately 180 days or two practitioners working approximately 90 days each, aligned to England Lions and England Young Lions respectively.

Practitioners will report in the ECB Men's Performance Psychology Panel

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

You are an experienced Sport Psychologist who enjoys working with high potential athletes on an International Pathway.

You relish the opportunity of creating psychologically informed environments.

YOU’LL BE DOING

Psychological Environment Development

Enhance psychologically informed environments across England Lions and England Young Lions.

Support Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and multidisciplinary staff to integrate psychological principles into daily practice.

Embed psychological development through informed co-designed practice with the aim of improve player development, learning and performance outcomes.

Player Assessment and Profiling

Design and conduct psychological screening and performance profiling assessments (against a pre-determined psychological framework).

Deliver comprehensive psychological formulations for high-potential players.

Develop and maintain a robust understanding of pathway players and emerging talent.

Individual and Team Performance Support

Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to targeted players of potential.

Deliver team-based interventions that enhance performance, communication, leadership and team functioning.

Facilitate workshops and…