Lord’s Taverners Seeks Wicketz Programme Manager – Remote Job in the UK | £36,000 Salary | Apply by 22 Oct 2026
Overview
Lord’s Taverners is offering a permanent, full-time remote position for a Wicketz Programme Manager within the organisation's programmes team. The role focuses on delivering inclusive cricket initiatives, expanding access to sport for children and young people experiencing inequality and disadvantage, and supporting the growth of women and girls in cricket. The position involves a national remit combined with specific geographical focus areas to support place-based delivery.
Who can apply
Applicants should be organised, proactive, and people-focused professionals who share the organisation's values of inclusion, inspiration, and empowerment. Candidates are expected to bring experience in programme coordination, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and working with targeted groups to create sporting opportunities. Because the work connects to children and young people, the successful applicant must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment practices.
What you get
The position provides a salary of £36,000 per year on a permanent contract. Employee benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, five additional days off between Christmas and New Year, a birthday day off, two volunteering days, and a 6% pension contribution. Additional provisions comprise group income protection, life assurance, critical illness cover, a health cash plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a wellbeing plan, a season ticket loan, and flexible working arrangements.
Requirements
Candidates must submit a CV along with a mandatory written response of no more than 350 words addressing a specific application question about working with stakeholders or partners to increase opportunities for young people facing socio-economic disadvantage. This response must be uploaded in the application form section designated for a cover note rather than a standard cover note. Applications submitted without this written response will not be accepted.
How to apply
Interested individuals must submit their application materials through the designated application form.
Key dates
Applications close on 22 October 2026 at 23:30. First-round online interviews will be held on 30 October 2026, and second-round in-person interviews will take place in London, Victoria, on 6 November 2026.