Officials Social Impact Officer

Job Title: Officiating Social Impact Officer Reporting to: Cricket Development Manager Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG Hours: Part-Time 21 hours per week/3 days (some evenings and weekends) Salary: £ 15,600 pa. (£26,000 per annum pro rata) Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead on an impact-led approach to using the power of sports officiating to make a meaningful difference in communities across the county. This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a new direction for officiating, with a strong focus on using umpiring and scoring as vehicles to improve physical and mental well-being, build confidence and reduce loneliness, particularly in non-cricketing communities. You will have the opportunity to shape and deliver development opportunities, such as mentoring programmes and engagement initiatives, while growing and supporting strong networks that help officials feel connected and valued. You will oversee the Officiating Administrator, who will manage systems and administration, allowing you to focus on leading engagement, development and impact with the autonomy to influence the programme’s development. You will also work closely with the Nottinghamshire Officials Advisory Group, chairing their sessions and working with volunteers to increase the group’s impact. To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident in engaging with a wide range of people and communities, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across different environments. You will be committed to working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and understand the value of social impact in sport, particularly in supporting well-being, confidence and connection. You will also be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in shaping and developing the programme. This is a flexible, part-time role offering the chance to take ownership of an important area of work, contributing both to the growth of cricket and the well-being of people across Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES (Source: 2021-2025 Strategic Plan) Invest in Trent Bridge so that it retains its Test Match status and is seen as a year round entertainment destination and as a hub for cricket in Nottinghamshire. Create a culture of winning teams that provides sustained success for Nottinghamshire and England. Drive participation growth and positive change by taking projects and programmes into communities throughout Nottinghamshire. Maintain the club as a financially and commercially sustainable organisation at the heart of our community. Innovating across all departments to create success through delivering the best playing, partner, member and supporter experiences in cricket Attracting, inspiring and retaining the best people by creating a playing and working environment that is enjoyable, challenging and fulfilling 2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE To lead and coordinate a programme which recruits, engages, retains and develops umpires and scorers across the county, with a particular focus on using social impact and wellbeing outcomes to grow officiating in non-cricketing communities. The role will focus on engagement, development and impact, working alongside an Officiating Advisory Group Administrator who will support delivery through systems, logistics and appointments. Priority Focus Areas A. Recruit – Engage and attract new umpires and scorers, particularly from underrepresented and non-cricketing communities. B. Convert – Support new officials to become active and confident through structured engagement and early experiences. C. Develop and Retain – Develop strong mentoring programmes and development opportunities to create belonging and progression. D. Social Impact and Insight – Evidence and apply the mental, physical and social wellbeing benefits of officiating. E. Networks and Community – Strengthen connections across officials through inclusive and active networks. F. Partnership – Work with internal and external stakeholders to expand officiating opportunities outside the traditional cricketing community. A. Recruit. Develop and promote officiating opportunities to a wide and diverse audience. Support the promotion of ECB umpire and scoring courses, working alongside the Officiating Administrator. Tailor opportunities and engage female, ethnically diverse, young adults under 25 and older adults over 50 to position officiating as a rewarding and beneficial activity. B. Convert. Build relationships with newly trained officials to support their transition into active officiating. Deliver engagement initiatives such as a New Umpire Development Day, focusing on confidence, skills and community-building. Provide regular communication and encouragement to support early match experiences and progression. Work with partners and volunteers to ensure new o