Current Vacancies

This is an excellent learning opportunity and an exciting time to join the groundstaff at Sussex Cricket. This will provide the successful candidate with experience in producing some of the best pitches in domestic cricket as well as gaining experience of all forms of wicket preparation and the day-to-day maintenance of first-class playing surfaces. In recent years, the 1st Central County Ground has undergone a £9m re-development and is developing next phase of ground development.

The successful candidate will spend blocks of time at each of the cricket grounds (Hove, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Blackstone) gaining hands-on experience as well as learning machinery maintenance and grinding skills.

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: recruitment@sussexcricket.co.uk 

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 6th February 2026

Please note that applications received after this date will not be considered. 

Join us in shaping the future of Sussex Cricket.

Are you committed to helping shape the future of one of England's most historic and community-driven cricket clubs? 

As the oldest first-class county cricket club in England, Sussex Cricket is steeped in tradition but firmly focused on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. 

Due to planned Board rotation, Sussex are now looking two committed and values-led Appointed (Independent Non-Executive) Board Members.

Combining elite performance with deep community impact across Sussex this is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a unique organisation that delivers first-class professional cricket, nurtures emerging talent, and drives meaningful change in communities through the Sussex Cricket Foundation.

You will contribute to the Board's oversight and strategic direction across all areas of Sussex Cricket ensuring long-term sustainability, relevance, and impact both on and off the field.

Working closely with the Chair and other Board members, you will contribute to delivering the club's strategic plan while championing cricket as a sport for across Sussex.

Applicants for the two board Member vacancies will be able to prove their previous experience, and skills in at least one of areas of commercial, income generation or estates management as well as experience of wider organisational governance.

As part of this we are looking for applicants with direct, tangible experience in one of these two areas coupled with a strong understanding of governance and regulatory frameworks, and a demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, and sustainability.

The professional cricket landscape and its challenges are more complex than ever before resulting in ongoing financial pressures on clubs. 

With this in mind, we are looking for two new Appointed (Independent Non-Executive) Board Members who can apply previous experience in an organisation that is at a pivotal time in its history. We are particularly looking to ensure that we retain a diverse Board composition and so applications from women with the required skills and experience are, therefore, particularly welcome.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Sam Holder at Sussex Cricket; sam.holder@sussexcricket.co.uk  or our retained advisor Nigel Brewster at McBride Sport nbrewster@mcbride-sport.com  by the closing date of Monday 9th February 2026. 

For an informal, confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sam Holder at Sussex Cricket; sam.holder@sussexcricket.co.uk