Staffordshire Cricket Ltd
Chair of the Board of Directors/Trustees
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Staffordshire Cricket Chair Role
Staffordshire Cricket is a company limited by guarantee and a UK registered charity. We exist to lead, inspire and influence the development and accessibility of recreational cricket in our county.
We are seeking a Chair to lead our board of trustees and directors into a new chapter in the proud history of the grassroots game in Staffordshire, building upon our reputation for developing talented cricketers, supporting a thriving club and league network and creating opportunities for people to access cricket and find their place in the game.
We are considered a ‘Ready to Invest’ Recreational County Cricket Board by the England & Wales Cricket Board.
About You:
As Chair, you will help to shape the strategic direction of cricket in Staffordshire. You will be an equitable, strategic leader who understands governance, connects people, and champions inclusive, recreational and community-focused cricket.
Working with the board and supporting the executive team, you will have:
- a passion and deep understanding of grassroots sport and recreational cricket
- strong leadership and influencing skills
- experience of strategic development and board-level governance
- ambassadorial and relationship-management qualities
- the desire, time, energy and commitment to make a difference
- experience in at least one of the following themes: business development, sponsorship, facility / capital project development, legal, commercial.
- eligibility to be a company director/trustee
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About the Role:
The Chair will lead the board and support the executive team ensuring legal, contractual and charitable obligations are met. The role’s key responsibilities are:
- Board & Strategic Leadership - creating a trusted, challenging, effective and inclusive environment to support the board’s governance, finances, performance and reputation.
- Strong relationship building - internal and external partner and stakeholder focus to strengthen and broaden the game’s reach
- Maintenance of our Company Principles - Inclusive, Professional Inspiring & Transparent
- Demonstration of our Company Personality - Approachable, Welcoming, Passionate, Knowledgeable.
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The role is remunerated to reflect the time commitment expected with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses also payable. Directors must seek election for their first 4-year term at the third annual general meeting following their initial appointment. Directors may not serve more than two four-year terms plus their initial term.
Commitment
- 3-4 days’ equivalent per month (with some additional time at key milestone times)
- 6-8 board meetings per annum—mix of online and in-person, AGM & sub-committee meetings
- Occasional representation at national events 1-2 days per annum
Please email: enquiries@staffordshirecricket.co.uk using ‘Chair Role’ in the subject header and include:
- An up-to-date CV
- Your preferred contact details
- A supporting letter detailing your suitability for the role and the value you will add
- Contact details for two referees
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 30th October 2026 with successful candidates being invited for initial interview mid-November 2026.
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