Welcome to Derbyshire
Founded in 1870, Derbyshire County Cricket Club embodies the essence of cricketing tradition and community spirit in the heart of the East Midlands. The Cricket Club based at The County Ground is located at the original Derby Racecourse site, found within the centre of Derby, and is renowned for its rich heritage, passionate fan base, and commitment to fostering talent at every level.
Our club prides itself not only on our achievements on the field but also on our core values that define who we are and how we operate.
At Derbyshire County Cricket Club, we offer more than just cricket; we provide a vibrant social hub where members and supporters alike can experience top-tier hospitality and exciting events year-round. Our facilities cater to a variety of occasions, from matchday hospitality to private functions, corporate events, and weddings.
Throughout the cricket season, our calendar is packed with thrilling events designed to entertain and engage cricket enthusiasts of all ages.
There’s always something happening at Derbyshire County Cricket Club so join us and become part of a dynamic community where passion for cricket meets unparalleled hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Visit our website to learn more about our fixtures and events, and up-to-date news on the Club.
To find out nore about what it’s like to work for Derbyshire County Cricket Club, download our Recruitment Pack.
VACANCIES:
Non-Executive Director – Legal
Derbyshire County Cricket Club are seeking a senior legal professional to join its Board of Directors as a Non – Executive Director.
As well as complementing the existing Board of Directors with a background and experience in legal services, this role will also involve being a member of the Club’s Audit and Risk Committee and Governance Working Group.
Non-Executive Director – Finance
Derbyshire County Cricket Club are seeking a senior professional to join its Board of Directors as a Non – Executive Director responsible for Finance.
The Club are looking for someone who can complement the existing Board of Directors with a background and experience in a senior finance role. This is an appointed Board role and as well as being the Board lead overseeing the club’s finances the role will also involve chairing the Club’s Audit and Risk Committee
Head of Commercial Partnerships
We have a fantastic opportunity for a successful senior commercial professional with a proven track record to lead the growth our commercial revenue through cricket related sponsorship, advertising and hospitality sales at Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
This Head of Commercial Partnerships role will be a hands-on sales role driving the acquisition, activation, management, and sustainability of the Club’s corporate partnerships.
Business Development Executive
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter with proven sales experience to expand our commercial team and help grow the commercial revenue of the business through cricket related sponsorship, advertising, hospitality sales and non-cricket events.
Derbyshire Safeguarding Officer
Derbyshire Cricket Foundation in partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club are seeking to appoint a County Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Officer to develop and drive a culture of safeguarding across the game at all levels, leading at a County level to ensure high quality safeguarding arrangements across the cricket network.
The DCF and DCCC are committed to removing all forms of discrimination from the game so that no individual, group or organisation experiences discrimination or acts in a discriminatory manner. The DCF Safeguarding Officer will play an important role in helping combat discrimination in Derbyshire, by ensuring that any matters representing a potential breach of the game-wide Anti-Discrimination Code are escalated through the appropriate reporting and case-management processes.
Non-Executive Director – Women & Girls Cricket
Following the exciting recent changes in the women’s domestic cricket structure and Derbyshire’s successful bid to become a Tier 2 Club, we are recruiting for a Non-Executive Director to join our Board.
We are looking for someone who can complement the existing elected Board of Directors with a background and experience in a senior role, but in addition someone with specialist knowledge of Elite Sport and Performance Pathways. We are interested to hear from candidates with experience within Women & Girls Cricket, but this is not essential.
Contact Us
For more information about job opportunities at Derbyshire County Cricket Club, please email [email protected].
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and Adults at risk. The Club follows detailed safer recruitment processes and as such, any roles involving regulated activity or any interaction with children, young people or adults at risk, are subjected to an Enhanced ECB DBS clearance, as well as the collection of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, EDI and safer working practices across our services.
For more information please see our Recruitment and Induction Policy.
Staff Testimonials
“Throughout my 3 years with Derbyshire, I have been fortunate to work closely with members and ticket buyers, and progress to work with our sponsors and other businesses. What I love the most is that Derbyshire promotes such a friendly and welcoming culture, so I have been able to create personable relationships with them all. Derbyshire has made me feel at home and is also respectful of personal circumstances and flexible working. I also love how such a small team of staff makes everything happen at the Club and how everyone still prioritises the experiences of our members, customers and supporters.”
Charlotte – Business Development Executive
“Derbyshire County Cricket Club really is a great place to work. I have been here since May 2017 and everyone at the Club has made me feel welcome and there is always support when I need it. I have been given the opportunity to learn from senior members of the team and take on more responsibility and I now maintain and prepare the practice facilities for all Derbyshire teams including international sides. No day at Derbyshire is the same and I enjoy working within a collaborative team environment.”
Keighnan – Assistant Grounds Person
“After working at Derbyshire County Cricket Club for almost a year now, it has been brilliant to be part of a hard-working and passionate team. The breadth of skills I get to apply in day-to-day scenarios make sure each day is different and rewarding, with the freedom of creativity something that I love about my job.
Even though it is a fairly small off-field team, everyone looks out for each other, heads of department are easily approachable and every individual is willing to help out as the Club strives to be the best it can be every single day.”
Henry – Media and Marketing Executive
