Cricket Recruitment & Executive Search.
Exceptional off-field talent for cricket clubs, leagues and governing bodies. From specialist and management appointments to Directors of cricket, senior leadership and the C-suite.
Exceptional talent for the business of cricket.
Opsynta provides specialist cricket recruitment and executive search for professional cricket clubs, competitions, national boards and governing bodies. We identify exceptional off-field talent across sporting, commercial and operational functions, from management to director and C-suite appointments in first-class, franchise and international cricket.
County & Professional Clubs
First-class counties, professional clubs, The Hundred and franchise cricket teams.
Boards & Governing Bodies
National cricket boards, governing bodies, competitions and rights holders.
Cricket & Performance Operations
Directors of Cricket, player pathways, recruitment, performance and team operations.
Commercial & Corporate
Sponsorship, partnerships, media rights, marketing, finance and executive leadership.
Cricket Recruitment & Executive Search
Specialist recruitment, retained executive search and talent intelligence tailored to professional cricket organisations, their commercial ambitions and high-performance environments.
Specialist talent. Stronger teams.
Permanent recruitment for specialist, management and departmental leadership positions across county clubs, franchise teams, leagues and governing bodies. We identify, engage and assess candidates against your brief, typically through a success-fee model.
Critical appointments. Considered search.
Confidential, research-led executive search for directors, senior executives, C-suite and strategically important leadership roles. We map the market and approach relevant leaders discreetly, typically through an exclusive retained mandate.
Understand the market before you hire.
Market mapping, salary benchmarking, succession research and talent identification support more informed recruitment decisions. Available alongside recruitment and executive search, or as a standalone project where appropriate.
Expertise across the business of cricket.
We recruit across cricket operations, high performance, commercial, finance, marketing, technology and executive leadership.
Executive Leadership
CEO · COO · Managing Director · Club Secretary · Chief of Staff
Commercial, Partnerships & Sponsorship
Commercial Director · Head of Partnerships · Sponsorship Director · CCO
Marketing, Communications & Brand
Marketing Director · Head of Communications · Brand Director · CMO
Finance & Corporate Services
Finance Director · Financial Controller · CFO · Legal Counsel
People, HR & Talent
HR Director · Talent Acquisition Lead · Head of People · CPO
Cricket Operations & Competitions
Cricket Operations Manager · Head of Competitions · Tournament Director · Head of Team Operations
Technology, Data & Digital
Data Director · Digital Lead · IT Director · CTO
Strategy, Transformation & Governance
Strategy Director · Transformation Lead · Governance Director
Sporting & Technical Leadership
Director of Cricket · Head of Cricket · Technical Director · Academy Director
Performance & Sporting Operations
Head of Performance · Sports Science Director · Medical Director · High Performance Director
Player Pathways & Talent Identification
Academy Director · Head of Talent Pathways · Head of Scouting · Player Recruitment Manager
We search beyond the obvious.
Cricket-focused research, proactive talent identification and a personal approach to every appointment. We reach high-calibre professionals beyond the active job market.
Focused on cricket.
We recruit for county clubs, franchise teams, cricket boards and associated cricket organisations, from specialist functions to executive leadership.
Personal service. Clear accountability.
A hands-on partner who understands your requirements, communicates clearly and stays involved throughout the appointment.
Beyond the active market.
Research-led sourcing and direct engagement connect you with active and passive talent across relevant markets.
Confidential by default.
Sensitive mandates, succession planning and candidate conversations are handled discreetly. We do not use confidential relationships as marketing material.
Research that informs decisions.
Market mapping, salary benchmarking and succession research help define realistic briefs and informed decisions.
Look beyond familiar names.
We consider relevant experience across county cricket, franchise competitions, national cricket boards and cricket-related businesses where leadership skills can transfer effectively.
A considered approach to every hire.
We begin with your objectives and the role to be filled, then identify, engage and assess suitable people before supporting you through to appointment.
Understand the brief
Understand the organisation, then agree the mandate, success profile, culture, remuneration and non-negotiables.
Identify the talent
Research county clubs, franchise teams, governing bodies and relevant adjacent industries to identify strong potential candidates.
Engage & assess
Approach relevant active and passive leaders confidentially, then assess capability, experience, motivation, values and fit against the brief.
Shortlist & appoint
Receive a focused, evidence-led shortlist with support through interviews, referencing, offer and appointment.
Cricket talent has no borders.
With UK and US operations, we support cricket recruitment and executive search internationally, identifying talent across major international cricket markets.
Talk through an international hireAfrica
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
A specialist team. Personally accountable.
Opsynta combines the rigour of executive search with the flexibility of specialist recruitment for cricket clubs and governing bodies. Our team works closely with clients and candidates throughout.
Mike Noyes-Perrin
Founder & CEOMike leads client partnerships and search strategy, working with cricket clubs, counties and governing bodies on senior appointments.
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Jodie Noyes-Perrin
Co-FounderJodie helps shape our candidate experience and long-term relationships across cricket.
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Dean Faithfull
Recruitment DirectorDean partners with cricket organisations and candidates to deliver specialist and leadership appointments with care and rigour.
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Laura Sagar
Talent & Research AssociateLaura supports research and outreach, building meaningful relationships with talent across county, franchise and international cricket.
Opsynta on LinkedInTrust is part of the search.
Senior appointments often begin long before they become public. We work discreetly with organisations considering leadership change and with accomplished executives who may be open to the right opportunity without being visible on the market.
Flexible ways to work together.
Choose the recruitment model that fits your role. We explain the scope, fees and process before work begins, with personal delivery throughout.
Permanent cricket recruitment
For specialist, management and leadership vacancies. We identify, assess and introduce suitable candidates, with a success fee payable when an Opsynta-introduced candidate is appointed.
Retained executive search
For critical director, executive and C-suite appointments. An exclusive, research-led mandate with confidential outreach, structured assessment and agreed fee stages.
For cricket teams, cricket organisations, rights holders and related businesses.
Your next chapter deserves the right conversation.
We build confidential relationships with talented professionals across county, franchise and international cricket, from specialists and managers to technical and senior leaders. Share your experience and ambitions for consideration for relevant opportunities.
Share your profileGreat leadership starts with a conversation.
Tell us about a cricket vacancy, a future hiring requirement or your next move in cricket. Initial conversations are confidential.
Discussing a senior appointment? Choose the conversation that suits you. Initial discussions are confidential and without obligation.