Event Presentation Manager - ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (FTC until July 2026)

PURPOSE

The ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup is the biennial global tournament for Women’s T20 international (T20I) cricket. The 2026 event will be the 10th edition of the tournament and is due to be hosted by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), delivered in partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC). It will be the first time the event has returned to England & Wales since the inaugural tournament in 2009 – which England Women won on home soil. Ambitions for the tournament are high. Within a fast moving women’s sport landscape, our aim is not only to deliver the biggest women’s cricket event in history, but to use it as a moment to redefine the standard for women’s cricket attendances, reformulate revenue streams, and retune mindsets about what cricket is and who it is for. A moment in time to deliver long-term behaviour change for the whole sport and to secure the commercial future of women’s cricket domestically and internationally. Joining the team behind the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is a chance to be part of a landmark moment in sporting history. This is your opportunity to collaborate with passionate individuals, deliver an exceptional sporting experience for players and fans, and leave a lasting impact on the future of women’s cricket.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional. We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together. The ECB wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
• Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
• Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
• Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have passion for major event delivery within match day event presentation and activation.
• You have excellent organisational and project management skills.
• You are detail and outcome focussed, with an eye for innovation and seeking efficient and cost-effective ways to deliver.
• You are passionate about this tournament accelerating the growth of women’s cricket.
• You can work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

YOU’LL BE DOING

Event Presentation planning and delivery

• Work with ECB, ICC and event suppliers to deepen the connection between teams, players and fans through exciting and innovative activations.
• Work alongside the Senior Event Production manager and sports presentation agency to plan and deliver a dynamic sportainment experience that contributes to making an unmissable event.
• Work with the event broadcast team to clearly identify areas within the match day run order where event and broadcast integration is key.
• Manage ECB contracted suppliers that are delivering the event alongside the event presentation agency.
• Support the wider strategy and planning for tournament delivery, contributing insights and operational expertise.
• Help ensure the tournament delivers lasting impact and supports the growth of the women’s professional game.

Management – Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of tournament delivery including event overlays, logistics, documentation, ensuring seamless delivery in line with the tournament’s overall objectives.
• Work closely with venue teams as plans develop and ensure that all overlays have appropriate sign off from each venue and their local councils.
• Ensure that the Event Presentation ecosystem is established with various suppliers and manage dependencies of each functional area.
• Ensure that the event strategy and objectives are clear and relatable across areas of the spectator journey.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and sustain strong working relationships with the ICC delivery team, host venues, suppliers, and service providers - fostering engagement and alignment with the tournament’s “catch the spirit” campaign.
• Act as the key point of contact for daily operations with core stakeholders.
• Develop strong connections with the tournament leadership team through the head of event production, cross-functional teams, and key suppliers to ensure exceptional tournament delivery.

Financial & Resource Management

• Support the development and tracking of operational budgets for all elements of event production delivery.
• Help manage supplier and agency contracts and ensure services are delivered to agreed standards.

Review, Learning & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to post-tournament debriefs, gathering lessons learned and identifying improvements for future events.
• Assist in compiling a comprehensive report covering operational successes, challenges, and key outcomes.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Qualifications & Experience
• Experience supporting event production and presentation delivery in major events in sport.
• Experience of delivering in multiple high-profile venues.
• An understanding of global event delivery.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, deliver under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Knowledge of or passion for women’s cricket and an understanding of its wider context is highly desirable.
• Proven experience of delivering inclusive match day experiences at live events.
• Financial acumen with experience supporting budget management and procurement processes.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary
• Holiday - 25 days a year
• Volunteering – 2 days a year
• Pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
• Learning and Development - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• 30% New Balance discount
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Preferential access to tickets to England games
• Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network