Join our Board of Trustees

BCF brings energy and commitment to making a positive difference in our community and we have a strong ambition to keep growing our impact.

We are a charity operating alongside and supported by Bridlington Cricket Club.

In particular we are looking to appoint candidates with experience in the areas of:

• Fundraising / Grant Writing
• Education
• Business Growth and Development
• Strategy
• Marketing

A passion for cricket is desirable, as is someone highly motivated to make a positive social impact. We place value on being collaborative and highly collegiate as well as being comfortable in all kinds of settings. Trustees are expected to be ambassadors for the BCF and act in keeping with our values and behaviours.

Responsibilities:

Trustees are primarily responsible for embedding good governance, providing coherent leadership and ensuring a clear strategic direction for the Bridlington Cricket Foundation in line with our aims and objectives.

In performing their duties, Trustees are required to act with integrity, lead by example, deploy their experience and expertise, comply with the Bridlington Cricket Foundation Code of Conduct and promote an inclusive, values led culture.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Constructively challenge and contribute to the development of strategy, providing advice and expertise on relevant issues including resources and standards of conduct
• Actively participate in Board discussions and support management outside Board meetings, where required
• Work with, and support, the Board Chair to ensure a high standard of governance
• In collaboration with the rest of the trustees, scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives
• As part of the Board, set objectives to improving the Foundation and the Board’s performance
• Maintain and promote an inclusive and diverse environment throughout the organisation, considering all aspects of diversity including protected characteristics and backgrounds
• Recognise and understand the need for diversity and the requirements of the wider communities that we serve
• Recognise and understand the need for highest standards in safeguarding and risk management
• Provide oversight to ensure the Foundation delivers its charitable mission effectively.

Location: Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park Moorfield Road, Bridlington YO16 4LE plus some off-site commitments throughout Bridlington

Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid appointment

Time commitment: The Board meets approximately three or four times per year in person or online.

Term of appointment: Three years but with potential to be extended by agreement

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Empathy and a commitment to inspiring a passion for cricket in its various forms throughout our communities
• A passion for championing our goals to widen participation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with and inspire a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to strong teamwork, accountability and transparency
• Integrity, good judgment, and independence
• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building an open, welcoming organisation.

Desirable:

• Commercial and financial awareness
• Experience on a significant programme or strategic board
• Proven track record of fostering and promoting greater equality, diversity, equity and inclusion
• Strong interest in cricket and belief in the power of sport to create positive social change.
• Experience of serving a charity, not-for-profit or community organisation in a leadership or governance role.
• Project Management experience
• Currently active within recreational cricket in Yorkshire as a player, official or administrator.
• Expertise, in a personal or professional capacity, of charitable fundraising

We also welcome applications from individuals who have not previously served as a Trustee and are looking to make their first contribution at Board level. We encourage disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to apply. Your lived experiences will immeasurably enrich our strategic discussions.

How to Apply

To apply, or for more information, please send a CV and covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining the board and what skills and experiences could make you suitable for the role of Trustee to Carl Parkin – Chair of Trustees at recruitment@bridlingtoncricketfoundation.org.uk

Please use this email to clarify any aspects of this application or the recruitment process.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th November 2026 5pm.
Shortlisting: W/C Monday 9th November 2025

Interview Dates: 

Interviews will take place at Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park Moorfield Road, Bridlington YO16 4LE; dates to be confirmed.