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Vacancy: Chair

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At Oxfordshire Cricket our mission is to develop and protect the future of Cricket by making it a sport of choice in Oxfordshire. We are responsible for all ECB Participation and Growth activities and support to recreational cricket as well as the Representative Cricket and Performance Pathway Programmes for girls, boys, and women across Oxfordshire. We are now seeking a new Chair and two Non-Executive Directors, with responsibility for finance and safeguarding, to join our Board who share our ambition for creating inclusive and accessible cricket opportunities in Oxfordshire at both the grassroots and performance level. As a Board Director, you will offer crucial check and challenge, mentorship and support to Oxfordshire Cricket ensuring we benefit from the very best governance. The Chair and Non-Executive Directors will help us to further foster a robust, collaborative and strategic board environment. They will be dedicated to enabling excellent outcomes across the game at all levels, ensuring that our local communities have the opportunity to engage in cricket in a way that is meaningful to them. The Chair in particular, will act as a key external face for our organisation, they will demonstrate excellent ambassadorial skills to help us build positive and effective relationships both within the game and more widely. We would especially welcome those who bring commercial and financial acumen and strong networking skills to the Board. We are committed to building a Board that is representative of the communities we serve and are keen to ensure that there is a diversity of thought, knowledge and professional and lived experience across our Board. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from any suitable individuals who share our vision and have the capacity and expertise to help us deliver positive impact through cricket in Oxfordshire. Whilst a passion for cricket would be beneficial, we are also keen to hear from people who have energy and enthusiasm for the impact of sport and charity activities in general to support us in delivering on our mission. LOCATION: The Tudor Jones Building, Akeman Street, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH. TERM: 3 years, which can be, upon review, extended to two consecutive terms as Chair and up to three consecutive terms as a Board Director. TIME COMMITMENT: For the Chair, we anticipate a commitment of between two and four days per month, and some of this will be as informal support to the executive team. Non-Executive Directors will be expected to commit circa one to two days per month, including our monthly Board meetings. REMUNERATION: voluntary with paid expenses For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please see below. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification. The closing date for applications is 9am (GMT) Monday 17th April 2023. Oxfordshire Cricket will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Joe Blanch at joe.blanch@perrettlaver.com and +44 (0)20 7340 6258. Accessibility For a conversation in confidence, please contact Joe Blanch at Joe.Blanch@perrettlaver.com and +44 (0)20 7340 6258. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Sofia Coppoletta on sofia.coppoletta@perrettlaver.com. If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com. Inclusion Perrett Laver believes that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. A broad range of perspectives, backgrounds and opinions amongst our global community of colleagues is crucial in maintaining our culture of openness, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. We take an active role in supporting under-represented communities and groups in becoming better and more fairly represented in the leadership of all organisations. We also know that diverse and inclusive team have a positive impact on our ability to identify, engage and secure candidates from these groups. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, and experience drives us every day – for clients, for candidate identification and in the recruitment, development and retention of colleagues. To ensure inclusion on the basis of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, family circumstance, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, political or religious beliefs, race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, we would like to specifically invite applications from under-represented groups. Data Protection and Privacy Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website: http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/ To view the candidate brochure Oxfordshire Cricket - Candidate Brochure To apply for the. vacancies click here
Vacancies: Two Non-Executive Directors

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At Oxfordshire Cricket our mission is to develop and protect the future of Cricket by making it a sport of choice in Oxfordshire. We are responsible for all ECB Participation and Growth activities and support to recreational cricket as well as the Representative Cricket and Performance Pathway Programmes for girls, boys, and women across Oxfordshire. We are now seeking a new Chair and two Non-Executive Directors, with responsibility for finance and safeguarding, to join our Board who share our ambition for creating inclusive and accessible cricket opportunities in Oxfordshire at both the grassroots and performance level. As a Board Director, you will offer crucial check and challenge, mentorship and support to Oxfordshire Cricket ensuring we benefit from the very best governance. The Chair and Non-Executive Directors will help us to further foster a robust, collaborative and strategic board environment. They will be dedicated to enabling excellent outcomes across the game at all levels, ensuring that our local communities have the opportunity to engage in cricket in a way that is meaningful to them. The Chair in particular, will act as a key external face for our organisation, they will demonstrate excellent ambassadorial skills to help us build positive and effective relationships both within the game and more widely. We would especially welcome those who bring commercial and financial acumen and strong networking skills to the Board. We are committed to building a Board that is representative of the communities we serve and are keen to ensure that there is a diversity of thought, knowledge and professional and lived experience across our Board. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from any suitable individuals who share our vision and have the capacity and expertise to help us deliver positive impact through cricket in Oxfordshire. Whilst a passion for cricket would be beneficial, we are also keen to hear from people who have energy and enthusiasm for the impact of sport and charity activities in general to support us in delivering on our mission. LOCATION: The Tudor Jones Building, Akeman Street, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH. TERM: 3 years, which can be, upon review, extended to two consecutive terms as Chair and up to three consecutive terms as a Board Director. TIME COMMITMENT: For the Chair, we anticipate a commitment of between two and four days per month, and some of this will be as informal support to the executive team. Non-Executive Directors will be expected to commit circa one to two days per month, including our monthly Board meetings. REMUNERATION: voluntary with paid expenses For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please see below. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification. The closing date for applications is 9am (GMT) Monday 17th April 2023. Oxfordshire Cricket will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Joe Blanch at joe.blanch@perrettlaver.com and +44 (0)20 7340 6258. Accessibility For a conversation in confidence, please contact Joe Blanch at Joe.Blanch@perrettlaver.com and +44 (0)20 7340 6258. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Sofia Coppoletta on sofia.coppoletta@perrettlaver.com. If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com. Inclusion Perrett Laver believes that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. A broad range of perspectives, backgrounds and opinions amongst our global community of colleagues is crucial in maintaining our culture of openness, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. We take an active role in supporting under-represented communities and groups in becoming better and more fairly represented in the leadership of all organisations. We also know that diverse and inclusive team have a positive impact on our ability to identify, engage and secure candidates from these groups. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, and experience drives us every day – for clients, for candidate identification and in the recruitment, development and retention of colleagues. To ensure inclusion on the basis of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, family circumstance, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, political or religious beliefs, race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, we would like to specifically invite applications from under-represented groups. Data Protection and Privacy Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website: http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/ To view the candidate brochure Oxfordshire Cricket - Candidate Brochure To apply for the. vacancies click here
All Stars and Dynamos Sign Ups are Now Open!

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All Stars and Dynamos Cricket is now live! You can sign up to your nearest All Stars/Dynamos Cricket centre in Oxfordshire, with over 40 to choose from! More information can be found below. If you have any questions please contact Zoe Pugh, zpugh@oxoncb.com All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so. Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies. Your child’s pack will include: Backpack Cricket bat Cricket ball Personalised shirt with your child’s name Cap All children returning to All Stars again, will receive a new bat, ball, personalised t-shirt and a set of stumps. The Programme All Stars Cricket runs annually each year, with most programmes starting in May. The key features of an All Stars programme include: A perfect first experience of cricket for all boys and girls aged 5-8 years-old Eight 60-minute sessions, held over 8 weeks All Stars Cricket kit bag Valuable time with your kids – grown ups are encouraged to take part too Safe and fully accredited Prices for All Stars Cricket sessions vary by club, so please check the sign-up page and post code search for your local club to find out more. What Will My Child Do At All Stars? All Stars is all about giving children the best first experience of the sport, with an emphasis on fun! Children will learn fundamental movement skills including catching, throwing and batting. Soft balls and plastic bats are used by everyone and all participants are given their very own cricket bag full of everything they need to play the game. Every child will earn stars in their own activity booklet that match the skills learned during the programme: Batting – hitting a moving ball Throwing – underarm and overarm Catching – small and large balls Bowling – overarm Running – lots of movement Teamwork – fun games with friends Communication – the basics of cricket Spirit of Cricket – how to respect others Finding an All Stars club in Oxfordshire When the programme launches each May you will be able to find your nearest All Stars centre by visiting the ECB’s course finder page (www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars) Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport! Complementing junior cricket, Dynamos provides children with a more social offering focused on developing fundamental movement skills and applying them in an exciting game of countdown cricket. We know how important it is to look like the heroes of the game, so every child who registers will receive their very own Dynamos Cricket New Balance t-shirt, personalised with their name and number. The Programme Children will use soft balls and light wooden bats Minimum of six 60-90 minute sessions Introduction to game play through a countdown cricket match New Balance personalised t-shirt with name and number Valuable time with your kids – grown ups are encouraged to take part too Complementary digital app experience Safe and fully accredited Prices for Dynamos Cricket vary by centre. Please check the sign-up page and postcode search for your local centre to find out more. What Will My Child Do At Dynamos? Sessions begin with a 5-10 minute warm-up to get the children moving and recapping on gross motor skills and basic ball handling. The sessions continue with skill builders for 15 minutes, providing everything children need to play, particularly focusing on bowling, which can be the make-or-break element of any game of cricket! The session finishes with a game of countdown cricket that will take 30-45 minutes and give everyone a chance to participate in all elements of the game – batting, bowling and fielding. Finding A Dynamos Club In Oxfordshire When the programme launches each May you will be able to find your nearest Dynamos centre by visiting the ECB’s course finder page (www.ecb.co.uk/play/dynamoscricket)

Vacancy: County Safeguarding Officer

10/03/2023

We are seeking to employ a knowledgeable and committed individual to work alongside our existing County Safeguarding Officer as part of a job share opportunity aimed at further enhancing our Safeguarding provision across Oxfordshire. The tasks in blue are the main (but not sole) elements carried out by the existing CSO. Excellent communication skills, flexibility in working patterns and a willingness to learn are essential characteristics required by any prospective applicant. If you have these qualities and share our vision to protect and develop the future of cricket by making it the sport choice for everyone in Oxfordshire please complete and return the attached application form to Margaret Stevens - mstevens@oxoncb.com Oxfordshire Cricket -CSO job description March 2023 Oxfordshire Cricket Application Form
April Half-Term Cricket

10/03/2023

Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce that this April Half-Term we are running softball cricket sessions. These sessions aim not only to get those who have played before to continue their game into the winter but also to encourage new players to have a go and develop their skills. The sessions are being held on Wednesday 5th of April, between 10-11.30 for 5 to 7-year-olds and 12-2 pm for 8 to 11-year-olds. The location is Wood Green School. The cost is £12 per session and the signup links are below 5-7 year olds - Book Here 8-11 year olds - Book Here If you have any questions please contact Joe at jclapton@oxoncb.com
Women and Girls Update

03/03/2023

The deadline for entries into our girls competitions this year has been extended to Friday 10th March. We already have a record number of entries into our girls comps but want to give clubs enough time to consider their entries, hence the extended deadlines. We have comps for the following ages:Under 9 softballUnder 11 softballUnder 11 hardballUnder 13 softballUnder 13 hardballUnder 15 hardball The entry fees are £12.50 per team you enter, except for the Under 9's which is free. If you would like further details about these comps, or advice on how to set up a girls section at your club, then please contact our Women & Girls Officer Ed Wilson on ewilson@oxoncb.com.

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