Vacancy Women and Girls Lead

22nd September 2025 | Sandie Keane

Job Title: Women & Girls Lead

Hours of Work: Full Time

Reports to: Head of Participation

Remuneration: £38,000 - £44,000

Main Office Location: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (remote or hybrid working considered)

Want to lead the growth of women and girls’ cricket in Wales? This is your chance to make a lasting impact.

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to drive our vision for women and girls’ cricket – from grassroots participation right through to the talent pathway. You will lead a team of Women and Girls Development Officers, work with clubs, schools, and leagues, and create welcoming, visible, and sustainable opportunities for female players, coaches, officials, and volunteers.

If you are passionate about equality in sport, know how to bring people together, and have experience delivering participation growth, this role offers you the chance to revolutionise the future game for the next generation.

Why you’ll love it
• Lead one of the fastest-growing areas of cricket in Wales
• A role with real influence and the ability to drive positive change
• Flexible working options
• Competitive salary and great organisational benefits

Together, Lead, Care – our values guide everything we do. If you believe in championing inclusion, creating opportunities, and inspiring future leaders in sport, we want you on our team.

Apply now and help us create a stronger, more inclusive future for women and girls’ cricket in Wales.

Cricket in Wales – Driving Growth in Women & Girls’ Cricket

Cricket Wales is committed to the continued growth and development of women and girls’ cricket at all levels, from grassroots participation to feeding into Glamorgan cricket’s high-performance pathways. With the launch of our dynamic new strategy, developed in partnership with Glamorgan Cricket, we have placed Women and Girls as a core pillar of our vision for the game in Wales.

At the heart of this strategy is Criced, A Sport For All, a commitment to creating inclusive, inspiring, and accessible opportunities for everyone. As we move into this exciting new chapter for Welsh cricket, we are creating a role dedicated to driving forward the women and girls' game, ensuring players, coaches, officials, and volunteers have the support, visibility, and pathways they need to thrive.

To lead this work, we are recruiting for a Women & Girls Lead, a pivotal role in shaping the future of the female game in Wales.

The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering our strategic goals in line with Cricket Wales’ values, Together, Lead, Care. They will lead a coordinated approach to developing inclusive and sustainable programmes, working closely with clubs, schools, leagues, and key partners to ensure female participation and leadership is fully embedded across all levels of the game.

The post holder will be a core member of our Participation Team, reporting to the Head of Participation, and will line-manage the Women & Girls Development Officers to support the delivery of impactful, inspiring initiatives across the country.

Additionally, the Women & Girls Development Officers will report into this role, providing

direct support in delivering key participation and engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving Women & Girls’ Participation Growth

Lead the implementation of Cricket Wales’ Women & Girls’ Cricket Strategy, ensuring growth at all levels of the game.
Work with clubs, leagues, and schools to increase participation opportunities and remove barriers to entry.
Support and develop female-focused programs, such as softball and hardball cricket formats, to encourage long-term engagement.

Developing Leaders & Role Models

Identify, mentor, and develop female coaches, umpires, and administrators to create a strong leadership pathway.
Lead on coach and volunteer development programs specific to women and girls’ cricket.
Work with existing and emerging female role models to inspire the next generation of players and leaders.

Creating a Welcoming & Inclusive Culture

Collaborate with clubs and leagues to ensure female-friendly environments are established and maintained.
Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion principles to drive positive culture change in cricket communities.
Engage with female participants to understand their needs and develop initiatives that enhance their cricketing experience.

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with national and regional partners, including ECB and Sport Wales, to align strategies and secure funding for women and girls’ development.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, universities, and community organisations.
Ensure that Cricket Wales remains at the forefront of best practices in women and girls’ sport development.

People & Performance Management

Line manage the Women & Girls Development Officers, providing support, guidance, and performance oversight.
Set clear objectives and monitor the impact of initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
Work collaboratively with the wider Cricket Wales team to align development efforts across all participation pathways.

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience in sports development, ideally within a women and girls’ participation context.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and support a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with a range of stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to implement participation growth initiatives effectively.
Understanding of barriers to female participation in sport and the ability to develop solutions.
Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation.

Desirable Experience & Attributes

A passion for cricket and a strong understanding of the sport’s structure in Wales and the UK.
Experience in managing and developing volunteers in a sporting environment.
Knowledge of funding opportunities and experience in securing external investment for programs.
Welsh language proficiency or a willingness to develop Welsh language skills.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Well-being

Cricket Wales is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all. We particularly encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in cricket, including women,

ethnically diverse communities, and individuals with disabilities. We are also dedicated to fostering an environment of well-being, respect, and professional

growth for all our staff and volunteers.

If you are a passionate leader with a vision for driving change and increasing opportunities for women and girls in cricket, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please complete the attached application form and return to [email protected] along with a covering letter by noon on Friday 10^th October 2025.

English application

Cymraeg application

SAFER RECRUITMENT

For details on our commitment to Safer Recruitment please see here

SAFEGUARDING

Cricket Wales believes that Safeguarding is an essential element that is central to all we do. Every, child, young person and adult have the right to feel safe and included in all that they do, and this means ensuring we have the right people working within our organisation by following a robust safe recruitment process. Cricket Wales strive to make cricket in Wales a safe and enjoyable place for ‘everyone’ to experience at all levels of the game.

Cricket Wales is committed to providing equitable opportunities. While we will always appoint on merit, we would particularly encourage applications from under- represented groups and communities in cricket – especially female, ethnically diverse people, or those with a disability.

You must be based and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Teitl y Swydd: Swyddog Arweiniol Menywod a Merched

Oriau Gwaith: Llawnamser

Yn adrodd i: Pennaeth Cyfranogiad

Cyflog: £38,000 - £44,000

Lleoliad y Brif Swyddfa: Gerddi Sophia, Caerdydd (ystyrir gweithio o bell neu weithio hybrid)

Ydych chi am siapio dyfodol clybiau a chynghreiriau criced ledled Cymru? Dyma eich cyfle.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd brwdfrydig, sy’n dda efo pobl, all ysbrydoli a chynorthwyo clybiau a chynghreiriau i ddod yn hybiau cymunedol ffyniannus, cynhwysol a chynaliadwy. Byddwch yn gweithio’n uniongyrchol â chlybiau a chynghreiriau, gan sicrhau eu bod â’r adnoddau, yr arweiniad, a’r hyder i dyfu. Os ydych chi’n feddyliwr strategol sy’n caru adeiladu perthnasoedd, sydd â phrofiad o chwaraeon neu ddatblygu cymunedol, ac sy’n gwybod sut i ddod â phobl at ei gilydd i sicrhau newid parhaol, mi allai hwn fod yn gam nesaf perffaith i chi.

Beth fyddwch chi’n ei garu

Y cyfle i arwain ar adeg dyngedfennol i griced yng Nghymru
• Rôl sy’n cyfuno strategaeth, arweinyddiaeth, ac effaith gymunedol ymarferol
• Opsiynau gwaith hyblyg
• Cyflog cystadleuol a buddiannau gwych

Gyda’n Gilydd, Arwain, Gofalu – dyma ein gwerthoedd craidd. Os ydych chi’n credu mewn grymuso cymunedau, ysbrydoli pobl i weithredu, a gweithio ar y cyd i wneud gwahaniaeth go iawn, rydym am eich cael chi ar ein tîm. Gwnewch gais nawr a’n helpu ni i greu dyfodol mwy cadarn a chynhwysol i griced yng Nghymru.

Ydych chi am siapio dyfodol clybiau a chynghreiriau criced ledled Cymru? Dyma eich cyfle.

Beth fyddwch chi’n ei garu

Y cyfle i arwain ar adeg dyngedfennol i griced yng Nghymru
• Rôl sy’n cyfuno strategaeth, arweinyddiaeth, ac effaith gymunedol ymarferol
• Opsiynau gwaith hyblyg
• Cyflog cystadleuol a buddiannau gwych

Criced yng Nghymru – Sbarduno Twf Criced Menywod a Merched

Mae Criced Cymru wedi ymrwymo i barhau i dyfu a datblygu criced menywod a merched ar bob lefel, o gyfranogiad ar lefel leol i fwydo i mewn i lwybrau perfformiad uchel criced Morgannwg. Gyda lansiad eich strategaeth newydd ddeinamig, a ddatblygwyd mewn partneriaeth â Criced Morgannwg, rydym wedi gosod Menywod a Merched fel un o golofnau craidd ein gweledigaeth ar gyfer y gêm yng Nghymru.

Wrth galon y strategaeth hon y mae Criced, Gêm i Bawb, sef ymrwymiad i greu cyfleoedd cynhwysol, ysbrydoledig a hygyrch i bawb. Wrth inni symud ymlaen i’r bennod newydd gyffrous hon i griced yng Nghymru, rydym yn creu rôl benodol i hyrwyddo criced menywod a merched, gan sicrhau bod chwaraewyr, hyfforddwyr, swyddogion a gwirfoddolwyr yn cael y gefnogaeth, yr amlygrwydd, a’r llwybrau sydd eu hangen arnynt i ffynnu.

I arwain y gwaith hwn, rydym yn recriwtio Swyddog Arweiniol Menywod a Merched, sef rôl hanfodol o ran siapio dyfodol y gêm i fenywod yng Nghymru.

Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn chwarae rôl allweddol o ran cyflawni ein nodau strategol yn unol â gwerthoedd Criced Cymru, Gyda’n Gilydd, Arwain, Gofalu. Mi fydd yn arwain dull cydlynol o ddatblygu rhaglenni cynhwysol a chynaliadwy, gan weithio’n agos â chlybiau, ysgolion, cynghreiriau a phartneriaid allweddol i sicrhau bod cyfranogiad ac arweinyddiaeth gan fenywod yn rhan annatod o’r gêm ar bob lefel.

Bydd deiliad y swydd yn aelod craidd o’n Tîm Cyfranogiad, gan adrodd i’r Pennaeth Cyfranogiad, a bydd yn gweithredu fel rheolwr llinell i’r Swyddogion Datblygu Menywod a Merched er mwyn cyflawni mentrau effeithlon ac ysbrydoledig ledled y wlad.

Yn ogystal, bydd y Swyddogion Datblygu Menywod a Merched yn adrodd i ddeiliad y rôl, gan ddarparu cymorth uniongyrchol i gyflawni mentrau cyfranogi ac ymgysylltu allweddol.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau:

Sbarduno Twf Cyfranogiad Menywod a Merched

Arwain y gwaith o roi Strategaeth Griced ‘Menywod a Merched’ Criced Cymru ar waith, gan sicrhau twf ar bob lefel o’r gêm.
Gweithio â chlybiau, cynghreiriau ac ysgolion i gynyddu cyfleoedd i gyfranogi, a chwalu rhwystrau rhag cymryd rhan.
Cefnogi a datblygu rhaglenni ar gyfer menywod, megis fformatau pêl feddal a pêl galed, i annog ymgysylltiad hirdymor.

Datblygu Arweinwyr a Gosod Esiampl

Nodi, mentora a datblygu hyfforddwyr, dyfarnwyr a gweinyddwyr benywaidd i greu llwybr arweinyddiaeth cadarn.
Arwain rhaglenni datblygu hyfforddwyr a gwirfoddolwyr penodol ar gyfer criced menywod a merched.
Gweithio gyda menywod sy’n gosod esiampl er mwyn ysbrydoli’r genhedlaeth nesaf o chwaraewyr ac arweinwyr.

Creu Diwylliant Croesawgar a Chynhwysol

Cydweithio â chlybiau a chynghreiriau i sicrhau bod amgylcheddau ystyriol o fenywod yn cael eu sefydlu a’u cynnal.
Eiriol dros degwch, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant fel egwyddorion all arwain at newid y diwylliant er gwell o fewn cymunedau criced.
Ymgysylltu â chyfranogwyr benywaidd i ddeall eu hanghenion, a datblygu mentrau sy’n gwella eu profiadau criced.

Arweinyddiaeth Strategol ac Ymgysylltu â Rhanddeiliaid

Gweithio’n agos â phartneriaid cenedlaethol a rhanbarthol, gan gynnwys yr ECB a Chwaraeon Cymru i sicrhau bod strategaethau’n cydfynd â’i gilydd, ac i sicrhau cyllid ar gyfer datblygu criced menywod a merched.
Datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd â rhanddeiliaid allweddol, gan gynnwys ysgolion, prifysgolion a sefydliadau cymunedol.
Sicrhau bod Criced Cymru’n parhau i fod ar flaen y gad o ran arferion gorau mewn perthynas â datblygu criced menywod a merched.

Rheoli Pobl a Pherfformiad

Bod yn rheolwr llinell i Swyddogion Datblygu Menywod a Merched gan ddarparu cymorth, arweiniad, a goruchwylio perfformiad.
Gosod amcanion clir a monitro effaith mentrau i sicrhau gwelliant parhaus.
Gweithio ar y cyd â’r tîm Criced Cymru ehangach i sicrhau bod ymdrechion datblygu’n gydnaws â’i gilydd ar draws yr holl lwybrau cyfranogiad.

Sgiliau a Phrofiad Gofynnol

Prawf o brofiad o ddatblygu chwaraeon, yn ddelfrydol o fewn cyd-destun cyfranogiad menywod a merched.
Sgiliau arweinyddiaeth a rheoli pobl cadarn, a’r gallu i ysbrydoli a chefnogi tîm.
Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol ardderchog, ynghyd â phrofiad o weithio gydag amryw o randdeiliaid gwahanol.
Meddyliwr strategol sydd â’r gallu i roi mentrau cynyddu cyfranogiad ar waith yn effeithiol.
Dealltwriaeth o’r hyn sy’n rhwystro menywod rhag cymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon a’r gallu i ddatblygu atebion.
Profiad o reoli prosiectau, gan gynnwys cynllunio, gweithredu a gwerthuso.

Profiad a Phriodoleddau Dymunol

Angerdd tuag at griced a dealltwriaeth gadarn o strwythur y gêm yng Nghymru a’r DU.
Profiad o reoli a datblygu gwirfoddolwyr o fewn amgylchedd chwaraeon.
Gwybodaeth am gyfleoedd ariannu a phrofiad o sicrhau buddsoddiad allanol ar gyfer rhaglenni.
Hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg neu barodrwydd i ddatblygu sgiliau yn y Gymraeg

Ein Hymrwymiad i Gynhwysiant a Lles

Mae Criced Cymru wedi ymrwymo i sicrhau cyfleoedd cyfartal i bawb. Rydym yn annog ceisiadau yn arbennig gan unigolion sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol ym myd criced, gan gynnwys menywod, cymunedau ethnig amrywiol, ac unigolion ag anableddau.

Rydym hefyd wedi ymroi i feithrin amgylchedd sy’n hyrwyddo lles, parch, a thwf proffesiynol ein holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr.

Os ydych chi’n arweinydd brwdfrydig sydd â gweledigaeth ar gyfer sbarduno newid a chynyddu cyfleoedd i fenywod a merched o fewn criced, mi fyddem wrth ein boddau’n clywed gennych chi.

I wneud cais:

Llenwch y ffurflen gais sydd wedi’i hatodi a’i dychwelyd at [email protected] ynghyd â llythyr eglurhaol erbyn hanner dydd ar dydd Gwener 10fed Hydref.

Cais Saesneg

Cais Cymraeg

recriwtio mwy diogel

I gael manylion am ein hymrwymiad i Recriwtio Mwy Diogel gweler yma

diogelu

Mae Criced Cymru yn credu bod Diogelu yn elfen hanfodol sy’n ganolog i bopeth a wnawn. Mae gan bob plentyn, person ifanc ac oedolyn yr hawl i deimlo’n ddiogel ac yn rhan lawn o bopeth a wnânt, ac mae hyn yn golygu sicrhau ein bod â’r bobl iawn yn gweithio o fewn ein sefydliad, drwy ddilyn proses recriwtio gadarn a diogel. Mae Criced Cymru yn gwneud pob ymdrech i wneud criced yng Nghymru yn lle diogel a phleserus i ‘bawb’ ei brofi ar bob lefel o’r gêm.

Mae Criced Cymru wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu cyfleoedd cyfartal. Er y byddwn bob amser yn penodi ar sail teilyngdod, byddem yn annog ceisiadau yn arbennig oddi wrth grwpiau a chymunedau sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol ym myd criced – yn enwedig merched neu bobl o gefndiroedd ethnig amrywiol, neu rai sydd ag anabledd.

Rhaid ichi fod yn byw ac yn meddu ar yr hawl i weithio yn y DU i wneud cais am y swydd hon.