Disability Cricket - Programme Manager

Disability Cricket - Programme Manager

Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.

This role is a fixed‑term contract to September 30th 2028 to help us make cricket the most inclusive team sport.

You will join an established programmes team driving sustainable change in the sport for development sector. You will use our values to include, inspire and empower to increase the opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. This role has a national remit alongside geographical focus areas which will enable a place‑based project approach to delivery at the same time as supporting the development of a programme.

You will be an organised, proactive and people‑focused individual who enjoys supporting events, working with volunteers and delivering great experiences. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence managing logistics and information, and a positive, can‑do approach to working as part of a busy team.

• Efficient communication skills – engaging development officers, young people, schools, coaches, parents, volunteers and partners.
• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships – essential for working with major stakeholders, network partners, SEND education settings, communities, coaches and internal teams.
• Strong organisational and planning skills – critical for managing delivery partner performance and meeting deadlines.
• Reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills – the role is highly collaborative across Programmes, Volunteers, Fundraising and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative – essential for delivering objectives, supporting development officers and managing relationships across a region.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Five additional days between Christmas and New Year
• 6% pension contribution
• Group income protection
• Critical illness cover
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Two volunteering days
• Birthday day off
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing plan