JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
REGIONAL MANAGER - LAST MAN STANDS LTD
REPORTS TO:
Managing Director Last Man Stands Ltd
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
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ensure the on-going success and growth Last Man Stands (LMS) throughout
England;
be responsible for increasing participation in LMS cricket and generating income;
play a vital role in increasing the number of LMS franchises;
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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to set up and run new leagues in identified target areas
negotiate user agreements with venue owners
market and promote leagues in new areas
recruit teams and players in new areas
recruit and train suitable umpires/scorers and venue managers
ensure a high standard of customer care
identify potential franchise holders and promote the franchise opportunity in target
areas
Identify potential venues for non-turf pitch installation in target areas
Liaise with county cricket boards and county sports partnerships as appropriate to
maximise publicity, promotion, support and the recruitment of players and teams
Work closely with LMS Managing Director and LMS Operations Manager to
maximise the growth of LMS
JOB CONTEXT:
LMS is in a period of rapid expansion across the country. The Regional manager will work in
areas where LMS is currently unavailable and set up new leagues. This will be in the
context of a new 4 year agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) who
are actively supporting the expansion of LMS as part of their adult participation strategy
within their whole sport plan. LMS is planning to quadruple in size over the next 4 years and
the regional manager will be a key part of this expansion
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
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LMS Managing Director
LMS Operations Manager
ECB LMS Manager
team captains and players
venue owners
umpire/scorers and venue managers
County Sports Partnerships
County Cricket Boards
SKILLS:
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strong organisational skills
demonstrable skills in planning and delivering processes
good sales skills online, written, telephone and face to face
effective communication skills, both verbally and in written form
self- motivated, self-starter with experience of working alone or as part of a team
good judgement and decision making skills
experience of working to and meeting targets and deadlines
drive, energy and a pro-active approach
prior experience of sports leagues management, including building relationships with
all levels of personnel is desirable
the job will require a lot of travel, some flexibility with working hours and some
unsocial working hours
NOTE:
This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks performed, but does represent the
major duties and responsibilities encompassed in the job. It does not prevent the jobholder
from being allocated any other duties of a broadly similar nature to those described. Should
these other duties become a permanent and major part of the job, they will be included in
revised specification.