Derbyshire Cricket Foundation

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is the Governing Body for recreational cricket in Derbyshire, delivering services in support of the cricket community across the county. It is one of 39 County Cricket Boards/Foundations in England & Wales and works in partnership with a number of key stakeholders to develop the recreational game locally in line with the strategy developed by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). We have an ambition to inspire a generation to say, “Cricket is a game for me”. The DCF is also a registered charity that aims to improve well-being and provide opportunities for diverse communities across the county through cricket.

The primary work location for the Community Officer will be at the Incora County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby, but the role will require travel on a regular basis as the role will be proactive in engaging stakeholders across Derbyshire in support of the DCF strategy and business plan. The position provides an opportunity for the Community Officer to work flexibly and this is likely to include the occasional requirement to participate in some evening and weekend commitments.

**Purpose and Focus of the Role**

The Community Officer will work closely with the Community & Partnerships Manager to drive the DCF Community Strategy and play a vital role in engaging diverse communities and under-represented groups throughout Derbyshire. We currently offer a range of activities which provide diverse participants with fantastic experiences but we are keen to extend our reach and impact. The Community Officer will support the development and delivery of projects, programmes, and events with a key focus on improving health and well-being, increasing physical activity levels, developing new skills and improving access to opportunity through cricket-related activities**. **The Community Officer will be responsible for building strong relationships with local stakeholders who can support our aims and ambitions.

The main areas of responsibility for this role can be divided up as follows:
**Community Projects and Programmes**

Responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of projects and programmes that support diverse communities and under-represented groups throughout Derbyshire.

**Fundraising & Events**

Work with DCF Community & Partnerships Manager to identify and secure new funding opportunities that support growth of community programmes.

Support the delivery of a programme of events to raise funds and engage key stakeholders.

**Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement**

Develop relationships with key community stakeholders to support the delivery of the DCF strategy

**Principal Responsibilities (main duties)**

**1.** **Community Projects and Programmes**
- Put bats and balls in to more people’s hands in non-traditional environments
- Support the DCF Community & Partnership Manager on the development and delivery of new and existing community programmes
- Deliver cricket programmes that are specifically designed to bring communities together and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
- Deliver cricket programmes that engage underrepresented groups and deprived communities.
- Deliver initiatives that increase confidence, communication, leadership and independence.
- Ensure participants personal growth can develop beyond cricket.
- Alongside the Community & Partnerships Manager, implement inclusion and engagement strategies to deliver welcoming environments and opportunities for players of diverse backgrounds.
- Monitoring & evaluating of all projects and support the DCF Community and Partnerships Manager in the writing of reports for DCF Trustees and Funders.

**2.** **Fundraising and Events**
- Identify and deliver an annual programme of events with targets and KPI’s
- Contribute to budget management of events
- Work with DCF Community & Partnerships Manager to engage sponsors for events.
- Work with Derbyshire County Cricket Club to promote events to members and corporate sponsors.
- Develop a bank of case studies that show the positive impact DCF programmes can have.

**3.** **Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement**
- Identify and develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, partners, networks, and agencies at a local level to support the community programmes delivered by the DCF.
- Work with the DCF Community & Partnerships Manager to position the DCF as a “charity of choice” for health and well-being programmes in Derbyshire and provides clear benefits to those partners and to communities across Derbyshire.
- Raise the profile
- Develop strong and effective relationships with Local Authorities across Derbyshire to enable partnership work which will meet local Sport and Physical Activity targets.

**4.** **General**
- Ensure the branding and identity of the programmes within delivery
- Provide formal written reports and case studies and ensure that all monitoring and evaluation is undertaken as required
- Support the development of the wide