University of Exeter
Head of Student Cricket
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19 Oct 2026
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Salary Details
The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
About The Role
Head of Student Cricket
This full-time post is available from 5th October 2026 on a fixed term basis until 30th June 2029. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.
The starting salary will be from £33,951 to £35,608 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - majority of the time on campus and some planning can be undertaken from home. However, this will be dictated by the cricket programme needs and annual cycle of the sport. All coaching delivery will be in Exeter and attendance at fixtures will involve national travel.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.
About You
We are seeking an experienced cricket coach to be responsible for the development of our programme from participation through to excellence working collaboratively with our partners. Special attention will be given to the continuing development and delivery of the University’s cricket performance programme.
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Working in collaboration you will lead and oversee a talent framework model. Opportunities, at the appropriate times, will also be provided to gain valuable insight and developmental experience within our partners environments. The postholder will be expected to build relationships with County Cricket Clubs and home environments for our performance players. Ensuring athletes are supported including visits to home programmes. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced coach to drive forward cricket at the University. In particular you will be responsible for providing a high quality coaching service for the men’s performance programme, developing a coordinated coaching structure across both the men’s and women’s programme and assist in the recruitment of talented cricketers via the University Sports Scholarship Programme and Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. You will need to demonstrate the highest standards of personal, professional and managerial attributes.
Ideally You Will
- Hold an ECB Level 3 coaching qualification
- Have a proven track record as a coach in cricket
- Have a working knowledge of performance profiling and analysis
- Have experience in developing useful working partnerships with key external agencies
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact Charlie Hale, Assistant Director Student Sport c.r.hale@exeter.ac.uk
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How We Can Help
If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
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