Mon, March 23, 2026
The Cricket Regulator is recruiting for a Safeguarding Panel Chair
The Cricket Regulator is recruiting for a Safeguarding Panel Chair who will effectively manage the running of the Cricket Safeguarding Panel hearing and use safeguarding experience to support appropriate risk assessment and clear, defensible decision making in relation to those subject to safeguarding investigation.
The succesful candidate will be expected to commit to attending a Safeguarding Panel hearing at least once per quarter. The hearings take place mostly online during the working week (10am-6pm).
- 3-year contract
- Location: Remote (meetings are held across England and Wales and online)
- Salary: £400 per full day of service (pro-rata if less) + reasonable expenses
Key Responsibilities:
- chair the Cricket Safeguarding Panel or Appeal hearings in line with the ECB Safeguarding Regulations
- undertake reading of the relevant case papers prior to the meeting.
- effectively manage the Cricket Safeguarding Panel hearing and use your safeguarding experience to support appropriate risk assessment and clear, defensible decision making in relation to those subject to safeguarding investigation.
- to effectively manage the running of the Cricket Safeguarding Appeal Panels considering arguments brought by respondents regarding the decisions of first instance Cricket Safeguarding Panels and provide clear decisions.
- ensure that all panel members can contribute effectively to the decision-making process and manage any differences of opinion within the Cricket Safeguarding Panel or Appeal Panel.
- review the effectiveness of plans previously heard by the Cricket Safeguarding Panel.
- effectively summarise the decision of the Cricket Safeguarding Panel or Appeal Panel and ensure that this accurately reflects the decision of the panel and can be understood by all stakeholders.
- check the accuracy of decisions before they are published.
- participate in, and lead on, relevant CPD with other Cricket Safeguarding Panel members
- assist in the ongoing review of the effectiveness of the work of Cricket Safeguarding Panel
- disclose any potential conflict of interest in relation to any matter being discussed.
Essential Criteria:
- Significant experience of chairing complex meetings/disciplinary or safeguarding panels/tribunals.
- Experience of working with disciplinary/safeguarding/judicial procedures.
- Ability to ensure the meaningful contribution of all panel members.
- Experience in the assessment and risk analysis of complex information/evidence.
- Significant experience of producing clear, defensible decisions and plans.
- Significant professional or vocational experience in Safeguarding Children and/or Adults.
- Knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance and how these should be applied during a safeguarding investigation.
- Experience of working in a confidential setting.
- Knowledge of the impact of abuse on children and adults.
- Knowledge of safer recruitment practices and assessing the suitability of individuals to work with children.
- Legal experience from either a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 7 years plus post qualification experience or equivalent experience from a legal professional.
Closing Date: 5:00pm, 10th Apr 2026 BST
To find out more and apply, please click here.
