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Vacancy: Finance Manager

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Oxfordshire Cricket is dedicated to promoting and developing cricket across the county — from grassroots participation to elite performance. As a soon to be registered charity and a key partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), we are committed to delivering community impact through sport.We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of financial management and reporting. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with purpose.As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of Oxfordshire Cricket. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of cricket across the county by supporting effective financial planning, management, and reporting.Working closely with the Board and senior team, you’ll help maintain strong financial controls, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and provide clear financial insight to guide strategic decisions. Your work will underpin our ambition to grow the game, widen participation, and strengthen our community impact.We’re looking for an organised, detail-oriented finance professional who brings both rigour and initiative to the role. You will combine technical financial skills with a collaborative approach, supporting our mission to make cricket accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all in Oxfordshire.Location: Flexible within OxfordshireSalary: £12,500 – £14,500 (2 days / 15 hours per week)About the RoleAs Finance Manager, you’ll play a central part in the financial planning and management of Oxfordshire Cricket.Working closely with the Managing Director and Trustees, you’ll oversee:Day-to-day financial administration and payrollBookkeeping and management of QuickBooks OnlineMonthly management accounts, budgeting, and forecastingFund and grant tracking for restricted/unrestricted incomeLiaison with auditors, HMRC, Companies House, and the Charity CommissionImplementation of effective financial controls and charity compliance (SORP)How to Apply:Please complete and submit the Safer Recruitment Application Form to Nick Pinhol at [email protected] by 17:00 on 2nd February 2026. Oxfordshire-Cricket-Safer-Recruitment-Application-Form Finance Manager – Oxfordshire Cricket Role PackOxfordshire Cricket is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the UK, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Oxfordshire Cricket announce long-term partnership with Gray-Nicolls

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Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce a new long-term partnership with leading cricket brand Gray-Nicolls, who will become the official teamwear partner to Oxfordshire Cricket. The partnership will introduce high-quality teamwear for Oxfordshire Cricket, featuring a design that embraces the original county colors of Blue, Magenta, and Gold to retain a strong connection to our history. Matthew Barnes, Performance Director at Oxfordshire Cricket, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Gray-Nicolls as our official and exclusive kit supplier for the foreseeable future. They are one of the most globally recognisable and oldest cricket manufacturers, synonymous with high-quality and performance-led equipment and apparel. With a legacy built on history, a dedication to innovation and performance, and broad support for cricket, Gray-Nicolls are a great partner for Oxfordshire Cricket. This long-term agreement is set to provide our employees and players with a full range of equitable, high-quality clothing and equipment, and we are incredibly enthusiastic about the opportunities this partnership brings.” Marc Jackson, Area Sales Manager at Gray-Nicolls, said: “We are proud to be partnering with Oxfordshire Cricket and to be supporting the development of players across the county. Oxfordshire has a strong reputation for nurturing talent and playing an important role in the wider game, and we’re looking forward to working closely with Matt and the team over the coming years. At Gray-Nicolls we’re passionate about supporting cricket from the grassroots to the elite level, and this partnership is a great example of that. We’re excited to see Oxfordshire players representing the county in the Gray-Nicolls kit and using our products as they continue to push their performance standards.” The new partnership will come into effect immediately, covering Oxfordshire Cricket’s organisational needs and its performance programmes.
Player Development Workshops - February

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We are delighted to let you know about our Player Development Workshops that Oxfordshire Cricket are running during the February half term, Monday 16th February 2026 to Thursday 19th February 2026. Our Player Development Workshops do not form part of our annual (early engagement or pathway) programmes, and are an offering for those who wish to access additional school holiday activity. Workshop Programme We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that includes skill-specific sessions as well as 1-1’s. All sessions are available to both boys and girls. Please see below a timetable of programme events, along with a booking link for each workshop. We ask that you please book carefully, making sure you choose the correct session for your child’s age. The Age Group eligibility table will help you to select the correct session for your child. For further information on our Player Development Workshops which we run throughout the year, watch this short video. Below is the programme of events, including booking links for each session. For further information on each session, please see a description of each below the programme of events. Sessions are delivered by our Pathway Manager, Pathway Coaches as well as other full-time members of staff. Our staff consists of a range of ECB Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 cricket coaches. Most of our Player Development Workshops will use a hard ball (indicated below where applicable) and all players will need the appropriate playing equipment. Each session will be delivered using favourable Coach:Player ratios (varies depending on booking), to maintain quality provision and provide players with the support they need. Batters Skill Session - a batting only workshop, which will cover various themes within batting including; playing swing bowling, scoring off the back foot and facing spin. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Seamers Skill Session - a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl seam, swing or pace. The session will look to develop each seamer's technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Keepers Skill Session - a workshop specifically catering for wicket-keepers. Looking to develop each keeper’s technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Spinners Skill Session - a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl spin. The session will look to develop each spinner's technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Develop Skills & Build Confidence Playing Hard Ball Cricket - The day is designed for all hard ball cricket players focussing on skill development and building confidence. This will be done through fun and engaging skills, drills & games. 1 to 1’s - we are delighted to be able to offer some 1 to 1 coaching opportunities. Each session will be tailored specifically to the needs of the player, offering individualised access to one of our Pathway Coaches. MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY TO THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2026 Workshop Day Date Age group Pathway Time Venue Player Capacity - Max Workshop Player Charge Places Left Booking Link Batters - Skill Session Monday 16/2/26 Under 13 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 13 Book Here Batters - Skill Session Under 10 to 12 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Tuesday 17/2/26 Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:00-09:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 2 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:45-10:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 10:30-11:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 11:15-12:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 3 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 12:00-12:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 4 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:15-14:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 2 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:00-14:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 2 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:45-15:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 1 Book Here Develop Skills & Build Confidence Playing Hard Ball Cricket Wednesday 18/2/26 Under 10 to 13 Boys & Girls 10:00-16:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 24 £60.00 17 Book Here Seamers - Skill Session Thursday 19/2/26 Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 FULLY BOOKED Spinners/Keepers - Skill Session Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 8/8 £25.00 5 keeeper spots only Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 FULLY BOOKED 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 3 Book Here For all of the workshops listed above there is a Discount available, which can be used to get 10% off the cost of the course, if you book before schools start again in the new year. You will need to enter the code BACKTOSCHOOL26 in the relevant place on the booking form, this will automatically give you a 10% discount if you book before the 5th January 2026. Age Group Eligibility Players MUST be born within the age group category - please check the session’s age groups carefully before booking. Age Groups 2025-26 Under 10 - 1/9/2015 to 31/8/2017 Under 11 - 1/9/2014 to 31/8/2015 Under 12 - 1/9/2013 to 31/8/2014 Under 13 - 1/9/2012 to 31/8/2013 Under 14 - 1/9/2011 to 31/8/2012 Under 15 - 1/9/2010 to 31/8/2011 Under 16 - 1/9/2009 to 31/8/2010 Under 17 - 1/9/2008 to 31/8/2009 Under 18 - 1/9/2007 to 31/8/2008 Booking Information Please note that spaces will be limited at all workshops and will be booked on a first come first served basis. Once all the places are booked the session will no longer be available to make a booking. Player Requirements Players need to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for indoor cricket coaching environments. Players MUST bring their own HARD BALL playing equipment, unless stated in session information. No playing equipment will be available to borrow or share. Players should also bring a water bottle, meals or snacks and medical equipment as appropriate. If you have any specific questions regarding these please do not hesitate to contact Performance Coordinator, Alex Westbury on [email protected]. https://youtu.be/VTKDR5y06cg

Banbury Indoor Cricket League - Division 1, Week 5 Results Summary & League Table

05/02/2026

Banbury Indoor Cricket LeagueResults summary – Week 5 - 03.02.2026 Batting second, Silverstone 109-4 beat Ruscote Lions 108-6 by 2 wicketsSilverstone 24 pointsBatting: Ben Curley 35no, Sam Patil 13, Sach Patil 12Bowling: Sam Patil 3-0-25-1Ruscote 4 pointsBatting: Imran Hussain 45no, Kamran Ramzan 31noBowling: Zain Ahmed 3-0-28-1, Arslan Cheema 3-0-33-1 Batting first Banbury Veterans 133-6 beat Sandford St. Martin 102-6 by 31 runsBanbury Veterans 26 pointsBatting: Ed Phillipps 40, Tom Bartlett 31, Steve Beck 25, Jack Brooks 17Bowling: Dan Milligan 2-0-20-2, James Risbridger 3-0-37-1Sandford St. Martin 5 pointsBatting: Chris Thompson 45, Dan Cook 25Bowling: Matt Sykes 3-0-37-1, Dan Cook 1-0-19-1 Batting second Banbury 56-1 beat Shipston-on-Stour 44-6 by 5 wicketsBanbury 26 pointsBatting: Jack Lambden 25no, Freddie Crook 15noBowling: Ben Maddison 3-0-22-3, Ben Miller 3-0-11-1Shipston-on-Stour 0 pointsBatting: Jack Murphy 17, Ryan Worthington 14, Alan Horsford 11Bowling: Ashley Ireland 0-32-1 Batting first Cropredy 107-6 beat Hook Norton 91-6 by 16 runs.Cropredy 25 pointsBatting: Dave Brassett 39, Jake Ayres 16, Harry Walters 11Bowling: Luke Cherry 3-0-23-1, Dave Brassett 2-0-18-1Hook Norton 5 pointsBatting: Kieran Scott 23, Andrew Stanley 13, Max Harris 11.Bowling: Matt Walker 3-0-30-3, Max Harris 3-0-24-1 2026 - Division 1 League Table Week 5TEAMPlayedWonBonus PointsTotalBatBowlCropredy A551113124Banbury Veterans541310103Sandford St. Martin A53131386Hook Norton53111182Banbury5391180Silverstone5210454Shipston-on-Stour507512Ruscote Lions506713 Facebook: Banbury Indoor Cricket League Contact: [email protected]
Richard Tilley receives ECB Coach Award for Services to Coaching

30/01/2026

Oxfordshire Cricket would like to congratulate Richard Tilley on his ECB Coach Award under the category, Outstanding Contribution - Services to Coaching Richard has shown immense dedication and commitment to his Coaching activities over many years. He adds value to not only coaching at his local cricket club Witney Mills, but helps Oxfordshire Cricket with the development of players on the Talent Pathway and supporting other Participation Programmes. Richard Tilley, said: "As well as being a Pathway coach, I am head of the junior section at Witney Mills and we have grown from no juniors at all to around 150 boys and girls in the space of ten years. As well as the u17 and u15 sides, we are able to run two teams at u11 and u13 and the number of juniors coming through means we have gone from two teams to four teams in the Cherwell League. Everything we do is about producing cricketers with a deep emotional attachment to the club. Our Dynamos section is girls only and they now come through and play hardball in a combined side with girls from Eynsham, Freeland and, from this season, Combe. We are particularly proud of the fact that so many of our juniors are from state schools in and around Witney - more than 95% - and that we provide free cricket for children from refugee families. I think it is so important that cricket clubs are fun, safe environments that welcome people from all backgrounds. Hopefully, that is what we have created at Witney Mills. I started coaching because the people I met while playing cricket were the best people I knew and the times I had playing cricket were the best times - and I wanted my children to have the same experiences I was lucky enough to have. I love coaching on the Pathway because it is clear that the values and goals of all the other coaches aligns with my own."
Upcoming ECB Coaching Courses

30/01/2026

We’re pleased to share details of three upcoming ECB coaching courses taking place in Oxfordshire in 2026. These courses are ideal for players, volunteers and young leaders looking to develop their coaching skills and support cricket within their club, school or community. ECB Foundation Coach Course Dates: Saturday 21st & Saturday 28th March 2026 Venue: Cokethorpe School, Oxford Who it’s for: Anyone looking to enhance their coaching skills Cost: £150 Outcome:The ECB Foundation Coach qualification is designed to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, fun and inclusive coaching sessions using icoachcricket.Foundation Coaches are qualified to lead sessions independently and without supervision, helping to ignite a lifelong love of the game. To find out more and register, please visit:Foundation Coach - Oxfordshire Foundation Coach Course - Cokethorpe School - March 2026 ECB Core Coach Course (Open Course) Dates: Friday 5th, Monday 8th, Friday 12th & Monday 15th June 2026 Time: 09:00 – 16:30 Venue: St Edward’s School, Oxford Who it’s for: Anyone looking to enhance their coaching skills Cost: £300 per person Outcome:The ECB Core Coach qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan, deliver and review engaging, player-centred coaching sessions independently.This is an ideal next step for young cricketers, leaders and volunteers supporting cricket in clubs, schools or community programmes. To find out more and register, please visit:Core Coach - Oxfordshire Core Coach Course - St Edwards School - June 2026 ECB Core Coach Course (6th Form Students – Ages 17–19) Dates: Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Thursday 16th & Friday 17th July 2026 Venue: St Edward’s School, Oxford Who it’s for: 6th Form students (aged 17–19) interested in developing their coaching skills and leading sessions independently Cost: £300 Outcome:This age-specific ECB Core Coach course provides young leaders with the confidence and skills to plan, deliver and review player-centred coaching sessions independently, supporting their school or club coaching pathways. To find out more and register, please visit:Core Coach - Oxfordshire Core Coach Course for 17-19 year olds - St Edwards School - July 2026 We’d be grateful if clubs could share this information with players, parents, volunteers and young leaders who may be interested. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Contact Keith Cowley with any queries at [email protected]