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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT BRIEF MAY 2026

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Appointment Brief | 2026

WELCOME As Middlesex in the Community (MITC), reaches its third year of operation, we are delighted to be appointing our first dedicated Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

With a talented young team already in place, this is a pivotal and hugely exciting time for the charity. As we move into our next phase of growth, we are seeking an experienced leader to work with the Board and team to realise our ambition of becoming one of the leading cricket charities in the country.

Having navigated a challenging period which led to the formation of the charity in 2024, MITC has built a strong internal team, that are enabling us to expand participation opportunities and increase our impact across Middlesex, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds.

This early success has enabled us to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders including the ECB, ACE, Chance to Shine and the Lord’s Taverners, whilst also securing new sources of funding to support our growth.

We believe that there is significant untapped potential for MITC. Being based in the most diverse cricketing county and with a highly ambitious Board and team, we have a unique opportunity to broaden our reach into new communities, whilst deepening our impact where the game is already established.

We are seeking a CEO with a clear passion for cricket and community impact, and a track record of building and scaling organisations sustainably.

Crucially, they will bring the leadership needed to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture in which our people can thrive.

Together, we are excited to work towards achieving the MITC mission of “Supporting open, welcoming cricket for all, engaging a new generation of players and creating positive impact for everyone involved in the game in Middlesex.”

Will Stone Chair, Middlesex in the Community

Alongside this, Middlesex benefits from a thriving network of clubs and leagues, driven by dedicated volunteers who are fundamental to the success of the game across the county. Building strong, collaborative relationships across this network will be central to our future success.

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ABOUT MIDDLESEX IN THE COMMUNITY Middlesex in the Community (MITC) is the charitable arm of Middlesex Cricket, dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through the power of sport.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Middlesex County Cricket Club (MCCC), we serve as the driving force for the development and growth of the recreational game across the seventeen London Boroughs that form the historic cricket county of Middlesex.

Our work is rooted in the belief that cricket is a unique vehicle for social change. We operate in one of the most diverse, vibrant, and urbanised regions in the world, and our mission is to ensure that cricket is an open, welcoming, and accessible game for everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability.

OUR CORE PURPOSE

KEY AREAS OF IMPACT

MITC is responsible for the strategic oversight of participation and recreational cricket. We support the existing network of clubs, leagues, and volunteers while simultaneously reaching out to a new generation of players. Our role is twofold:

Youth and Education We partner with both state and independent schools to provide coaching and teacher training, ensuring that children from all backgrounds have the chance to experience the game.

1. Sustaining the Game We provide governance, safeguarding, and operational support to the hundreds of clubs and thousands of volunteers who are the lifeblood of recreational cricket in Middlesex.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We proactively work to increase participation among underrepresented groups, including our dedicated programmes for Women and Girls’ cricket and Disability cricket.

2. Expanding the Reach We deliver high-impact community programmes that use cricket to improve health, education, and social cohesion.

Workforce Development We train and mentor the next generation of coaches, officials and volunteers, umpires, and administrators, building a resilient and skilled workforce for the future.

Facility Development We work with local authorities and partners to provide and improve the facilities, land, and equipment necessary for cricket to thrive in an urban environment.

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SYNERGY WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY CRICKET CLUB (MCCC) While Middlesex in the Community (MITC) operates as an independent registered charity with its own Board of Trustees, it remains an integral part of the broader “Middlesex Cricket” family. The CEO of MITC plays a pivotal role in maintaining the “One County” philosophy, ensuring that the professional and recreational arms of the sport work in harmony.

Key pillars of this relationship include: Strategic Alignment The CEO will work closely with the leadership of Middlesex County Cricket Club to ensure that the charity’s community goals align with the club’s wider mission to grow the game and enhance the Middlesex brand across London.

Operational Integration MITC is headquartered at Lord’s Cricket Ground alongside MCCC, with the MITC team also benefitting from a base at the Middlesex Indoor Cricket School in Finchley, where the majority of the team are located.

The CEO will oversee shared service arrangements, ensuring that MITC benefits from the club’s established infrastructure—including HR, Finance, and Marketing—while maintaining the charity’s distinct identity and regulatory independence.

The Professional-to-Recreational Pathway A core focus of the synergy is leveraging the professional game to inspire community participation.

The CEO will facilitate opportunities for professional players and coaches to engage with MITC community programmes, using the “Power of the Crest” to drive engagement in schools and local clubs.

Brand and Identity The CEO will be a custodian of the Middlesex Cricket brand within the community sector, ensuring that all charitable activities reflect the values and heritage of the club while meeting the specific reporting and impact requirements of the charity’s funders and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Diplomacy As the primary link between the professional club and the recreational network, the CEO acts as a bridge, ensuring that the voices of grassroots clubs and community partners are heard within the corridors of the professional game.

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STRATEGY Over the next three to five years, Middlesex in the Community (MITC) aims to establish itself as one of the leading cricket charities in the country, recognised for delivering meaningful social impact, growing participation, and strengthening communities through cricket.

A key priority will be enhancing the pathway between recreational and professional cricket through stronger collaboration with Middlesex County Cricket Club, using the profile and influence of the professional game to inspire greater community participation and engagement.

MITC’s strategic direction will focus on sustainable growth, widening access to the game, and building a resilient organisation capable of delivering longterm impact across Middlesex’s diverse communities.

Central to this ambition is increasing participation in cricket amongst underrepresented groups, particularly women and girls, ethnically diverse communities, young people, and individuals with disabilities.

MITC will also focus on strengthening its organisational infrastructure, governance, safeguarding framework, and people strategy to ensure the charity remains modern, inclusive, and operationally effective.

Investment in workforce development, volunteer support, digital capability, and impact measurement will enable MITC to scale its reach while maintaining highquality programme delivery.

The charity will continue to strengthen relationships with schools, clubs, local authorities, charitable partners, and the ECB to expand both recreational opportunities and community outreach programmes.

Alongside this, MITC will seek to diversify and grow its income streams through grant funding, strategic partnerships, corporate sponsorship, philanthropy, and community engagement initiatives, ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Ultimately, MITC’s strategy is centred on creating lasting social value through cricket, ensuring the game remains open, accessible, and relevant to future generations across Middlesex.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Middlesex in the Community (MITC) SALARY:

£80,000

LOCATION: Lord’s Cricket Ground (London) & Middlesex Indoor Cricket School (Finchley)

with travel across the 17 Middlesex Boroughs.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead Middlesex in the Community through its next phase of strategic growth, community impact and financial sustainability, ensuring the charity delivers meaningful community impact through cricket and effectively supports the growth of recreational cricket across Middlesex whilst operating in a financially sustainable and wellgoverned manner.

Reporting to the Chair, the CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and development of the organisation. This includes oversight of MITC’s community programmes and coaching activity, relationships with Middlesex’s recreational cricket clubs and leagues, partnerships and stakeholder engagement, and income generation through fundraising and strategic partnerships.

The CEO will also lead the organisation’s core operational functions, including finance, IT, marketing and communications, human resources, governance and compliance, ensuring the charity operates effectively and sustainably.

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Working with the Board, staff and partners, the CEO will inspire and develop a high-performing organisation, strengthen MITC’s reputation and partnerships across the cricket and charity sectors, and lead the charity through its next phase of growth and impact.

The successful candidate will be a values-driven and resilient leader capable of inspiring teams, navigating complexity and identifying creative solutions to support organisational growth and long-term sustainability.

Why Join MITC This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected community organisation with strong heritage links to Middlesex Cricket, delivering meaningful social impact through sport across London’s diverse communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development •

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Lead the development and delivery of MITC’s strategy, ensuring the charity continues to grow its reach, impact and sustainability within the communities it serves.

Provide clear leadership and direction for the organisation, ensuring programmes, partnerships and operations are aligned with MITC’s mission and strategic priorities.

Identify opportunities to expand the charity’s impact through new programmes, partnerships and funding streams.

Ensure the organisation operates responsibly and sustainably, reflecting strong environmental, social and governance principles appropriate for a community-focused charity.

Lead the organisation through change and development where required, ensuring MITC remains resilient, effective and positioned for long-term success.

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Providing strategic oversight of the charity’s financial performance and long-term sustainability.

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Leading the development of financial plans and budgets aligned with MITC’s strategic priorities.

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Ensuring effective financial management, forecasting and planning to support decisionmaking and organisational resilience.

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Maintaining strong financial governance, transparency and accountability to the Board of Trustees.

Fundraising Working with the External Relations Director, the CEO will lead MITC’s approach to raising funds.

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Developing and implementing a diversified fundraising strategy.

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Identifying opportunities for funding through:

Relationship with Middlesex County Cricket Club •

Ensure positive and effective relationship with MCCC.

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Work with the MCCC Chair and Executive team to integrate MITC strategy into the wider Middlesex Cricket strategy.

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Define ways of working and align MITC functional operations with MCCC, including HR and finance, whilst maintaining the charity’s distinct identity and regulatory independence.

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Ensure work of MITC is successfully integrated into MCCC communications and marketing strategies.

Financial Leadership and Sustainability The CEO will ensure MITC operates on a financially sustainable and well-managed basis.

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Grants and charitable trusts.

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Corporate partnerships and sponsorship.

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Philanthropy and donations.

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Public sector and local authority funding.

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Strategic partnerships across sport and community sectors.

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Leading or overseeing the preparation of highquality funding bids and grant applications.

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Ensuring strong stewardship and long-term relationships with funders.

Governance and Regulatory Engagement •

Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance, effective strategic oversight and alignment with MITC’s mission and priorities.

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Provide regular and transparent reporting to the Board on charity performance, financial sustainability, programme impact, people and culture, safeguarding, and key risks.

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Lead regular reviews of the charity’s strategy, providing updates on progress, challenges and opportunities, and recommending adjustments where appropriate.

Safeguarding, Compliance and Risk •

Support the Board in effective decision-making by ensuring trustees receive clear, timely and relevant information.

Ensure compliance with all relevant governance, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

Ensure robust safeguarding policies, procedures and practices are in place across all MITC programmes, activities and delivery environments.

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Promote and embed a strong culture of safeguarding and welfare throughout the organisation.

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Maintain compliance with safeguarding legislation, regulatory requirements and relevant governing body standards.

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Maintain effective organisational frameworks for risk management, compliance and internal controls.

Ensure safeguarding, compliance and key organisational risks are effectively monitored and reported to the Board of Trustees.

Maintain effective relationships with governing and regulatory bodies, including the England and Wales Cricket Board.

People and Culture •

Build and sustain a positive, inclusive and highperforming culture aligned with MITC’s values and mission.

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Foster an environment where different voices and perspectives are heard, respected and contribute to effective decision-making.

Brand, Marketing and Communications

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Work closely with senior managers and HR to develop the organisation’s people strategy, ensuring MITC attracts, develops and retains talented individuals.

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Lead the development of MITC’s workforce through strong people leadership, development opportunities and succession planning.

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Ensure the charity has the leadership capability, structure and support needed to deliver its strategic priorities.

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Promote staff wellbeing, engagement and resilience within a mission-led environment.

Stakeholder Engagement and External Leadership •

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including cricket governing bodies, local authorities, schools, community organisations, corporate partners and funders.

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Act as a visible and credible ambassador for MITC, representing the charity across the sport, charity and community sectors.

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Develop and maintain effective networks across the cricket landscape, including other county clubs across England, supporting collaboration and shared learning.

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Strengthen MITC’s profile, influence and partnerships within the wider sport and community ecosystem.

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Provide strategic leadership for MITC’s brand, marketing and communications strategy.

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Ensure the charity’s brand effectively reflects its mission, impact and community value.

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Oversee the charity’s digital presence including website platforms and social media channels.

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Ensure MITC communicates its impact effectively to stakeholders, communities and funders.

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Support the development of a clear Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to strengthen recruitment, engagement and organisational culture.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion •

Ensure best practice safeguarding and EDI policies, procedures and culture are implemented and executed across the organisation.

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Work towards the ECB’s objective of making cricket the most inclusive team sport.

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Ensure that our programming is open and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, with a particular focus on engaging communities and groups who are not currently accessing cricket.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Experience

Skills and Capabilities

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Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial awareness.

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Ability to inspire teams and lead organisational growth and development.

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Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership building and networking capability.

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High emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, navigate complex relationships and lead with empathy and judgement.

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Ability to act as a credible and visible ambassador for the organisation.

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Ability to identify creative solutions to complex organisational challenges.

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Strong leadership capability within complex organisational environments.

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High resilience and adaptability, with the ability to lead through change.

Minimum 10 years senior leadership experience with at least 5 years operating in a CEO/Executive Level within the charity or social impact sector.

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Demonstrated experience delivering organisational growth and long-term sustainability.

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Proven success in income generation, fundraising and partnership development.

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Strong financial competence, including experience managing budgets, forecasting and financial planning.

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Experience working with local authorities or public sector organisations.

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Experience working with governing/regulatory bodies.

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Experience developing and securing funding through successful bids and grant applications.

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Experience working with Boards or Trustees in a governance environment.

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Experience operating within regulated environments and compliance frameworks.

Values and Personal Attributes

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Experience managing complex organisations and stakeholder relationships.

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Passion for sport and its role in creating social impact.

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Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory requirements.

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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Strong understanding of safeguarding and ethical leadership.

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Integrity, transparency and sound judgement.

Desirable Experience

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Energy, resilience and adaptability.

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Experience within sport, community engagement or youth development sectors or a passion for sports, ideally cricket.

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A collaborative leadership style that encourages openness and different perspectives.

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Understanding of the Middlesex and wider London community landscape.

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Understanding or experience of ESG frameworks.

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Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and organisational strategy.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

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BENEFITS • • • • • • • • •

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Competitive salary Pension Contribution (12% ER and 5% EE) 22 Annual Leave entitlement Additional Annual leave over Festive season Birthday leave entitlement Private Medical Access to Lord’s gym EAP via Wecare Complimentary Passes for Middlesex games at home grounds

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HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below.

For guidance on formulating your supporting statement, please review our guide here.

Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.

If you wish to apply using an alternative format please contact Prospectus on 020 7691 1920 or email executive.admin@prospect-us.co.uk Applications via the Prospectus website should be made at: https://prospect-us.co.uk/job/194775 At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact.

We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications:

14th June

Interviews with Prospectus:

22nd-26th June

Interviews with MITC:

w/c 6th July

Queries If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisor Omar Begg via email with a copy of your CV: Omar.Begg@prospect-us.co.uk Appointment Brief | 2026

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