Senior Events & Projects Manager: Cricket Scotland

Senior Events & Projects Manager:
Cricket Scotland

Salary £ 44,155
National Cricket Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland

Cricket Scotland is seeking a Senior Events & Projects Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and strategic development of our diverse portfolio of cricket and sporting events.

This is a high-profile role requiring a versatile, hands‑on leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels. You will have autonomy to shape and deliver events while working within a collaborative framework for key decisions. You will lead cross-functional project teams, drive operational and commercial outcomes, and ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and to the highest standard. This role combines strategic thinking, project leadership, financial acumen, and hands‑on delivery skills.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of Cricket Scotland’s annual events calendar, working with department leads and encompassing international fixtures, domestic cricket finals, Annual Awards Night, and other events to grow the game and generate revenue.
• Seek hosting opportunities, review and respond to Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for hosting International Cricket Council (ICC) events.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across the various events ensuring all events are delivered safely on time and within budget to the highest standard.
• Work with the CEO as required in the development of activities around GB Cricket and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2030.
• Act as the lead project manager for the European T20 Premier League to ensure Cricket Scotland optimises its opportunities through this exciting project, working closely with the Cricket Operations Manager who will lead on all sport matters.

• Lead and deliver the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of all events within the portfolio, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Implement procurement processes and oversee supplier contract management. Ensure appropriate insurance cover and liability management.
• Manage cross‑functional project teams including Cricket Operations, Commercial, Finance, Communications, Domestic Cricket, Development and other relevant functions to support planning and delivery of each event.
• Support the Performance team in planning and delivery of Regional Cricket.
• Plan and deliver conferences and events such as the Scottish Cricket Awards, Annual General Meeting, and one‑off conferences and other events as agreed.
• Ensure all events comply ICC regulations, safety regulations, Local Authority guidelines, and sporting event standards along with safeguarding policies, anti‑doping requirements and equality standards.
• Ensure all events enhance the Cricket Scotland brand and deliver exceptional fan, participant and stakeholder experience.
• Oversee event presentation standards including branding, broadcast integration and match‑day experience.
• Ensure all events are accessible and inclusive.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor financial performance of events, engaging with the Commercial & Partnerships Manager to optimise commercial opportunities and revenue generation.
• Maintain event plans, risk registers and mitigation strategies for all events.
• Report on each project delivered to ensure transfer of knowledge, key learnings and recommendations for future.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, International Cricket Council,
  Sport Scotland, domestic regions and clubs, commercial partners and local authorities.
• Act as a credible representative of Cricket Scotland at high‑profile events and stakeholder meetings.

This job description reflects the core purpose and key responsibilities of the role. As Cricket Scotland continues to evolve, the scope of the role may develop, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute flexibly in line with organisational priorities and the overall success of the team.

The Senior Events Manager will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the…