Dorset Cricket is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director with strong financial expertise to join its Board and contribute to the strategic leadership and long-term sustainability of cricket across the county. This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening governance, financial oversight and organisational resilience at an important stage of development.
About Dorset
Cricket Dorset Cricket is a community-focused organisation committed to creating positive social impact through the power of sport. We exist to grow and sustain cricket across the county, using the game as a platform for connection, well-being and opportunity.
Our purpose is to create a lifelong connection to sport. Cricket is more than a game; it is a vehicle for belonging, identity and growth. From a child's first experience of the game to an adult rediscovering it later in life, cricket provides a space to feel included, valued and safe. In an age where connection matters more than ever, we harness the power of sport to build confidence, foster relationships, and support individual well-being.
We are committed to ensuring cricket in Dorset reflects the communities it serves. Gender equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded expectations, not aspirations. We actively remove barriers, adapt formats, and design accessible pathways so that no one feels the game isn't for them.
Trust underpins our governance. We uphold high standards of safeguarding, transparency and accountability, placing people, particularly children and young people, at the heart of our decisions.
Our ambition is simple: to be a game for everyone, everywhere. Across schools, parks, clubs and communities, we want cricket to be played, watched and supported in ways that are inclusive, sustainable and accessible for life.
The Opportunity
As a Non-Executive Director, you will: Provide independent oversight of financial strategy and performance.
* Support the Board in maintaining strong financial controls and risk management.
* Contribute to long-term sustainability planning and strategic decision-making.
* Help ensure the organisation operates to high standards of governance, safeguarding and inclusion.
This is a governance role and does not involve operational management.
Whom We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
* Bring strong financial experience (professional qualification or equivalent senior experience desirable).
* Can provide an independent, constructive challenge.
* Understand good governance principles.
* We are committed to inclusive leadership and safeguarding standards.
We are committed to strengthening the diversity of our Board and particularly encourage applications from women, individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and those from under-represented groups in sports leadership.
Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding
Dorset Cricket is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the game. All Board members share collective responsibility for promoting inclusive cultures and upholding safeguarding standards. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Declaration of Good Character and comply with ECB safeguarding and governance regulations.
Time Commitment
* 6–8 Board meetings annually.
* Preparation time and occasional additional sessions.
* Priority event attendance.
* Role is for a three year cycle.
* This is a voluntary role.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest and relevant experience.
Closing Date: 11th March 2026
For an informal conversation, please contact: andy.-
Dorset Cricket is committed to high standards of governance and welcomes applications from individuals who share our ambition to make cricket inclusive, sustainable and accessible for all.