Award-Winning Fan Experience Recognised At 2025 BOCAs
Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl have been awarded the Best Vitality Blast Spectator Experience Award at the 2025 ECB Business of Cricket Awards
A senior leadership position has been created, working closely with the CEO to oversee all commercial and operational activity across the stadium on both match days and non-match days.
Drive the ambition to develop the Utilita Bowl into a 365-day, multi-purpose destination for sport, entertainment, leisure, and corporate events.
Lead initiatives to strengthen sustainable revenue streams and enhance the experience for fans, partners, and players.
Provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of England’s most historic county clubs during a period of significant transformation and growth, underpinned by the global backing of GMR Group.
Play a pivotal role to elevate Hampshire Cricket’s position as a leading domestic and international sports and entertainment organisation.
Serve as a key figure in delivering strategic direction, operational excellence, and long-term commercial success.
Hours: Flexible approach to working hours due to the seasonal nature of the role. Emphasis on availability will be during the cricket season and competition schedules.
Salary: Competitive
Location: Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH with regular travel throughout UK and occasional international commitments.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and vision for the role. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
TROY DE HAAS
Managing Director, Asia-Pacific
Email: [email protected]
GEORGE WILLIAMS
Managing Director, EMEA
Email: [email protected]
ZRG is a global executive search firm, who specialise in identifying and placing top-tier executives for sports organisations, leagues, and brands worldwide.
Equal opportunities:
Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Considerations
All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship for overseas nationals cannot be provided at this time.
Utilita Bowl are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, and our Safeguarding system is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safer working practice across our organisation.
Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl have been awarded the Best Vitality Blast Spectator Experience Award at the 2025 ECB Business of Cricket Awards
Hampshire Cricket is seeking a new senior leadership position to support the continued growth and evolution of the Utilita Bowl and our wider organisation.
Hampshire Cricket is seeking a Women's Assistant Head Coach/Batting Specialist to support the Senior Hampshire Squad.