Paul Shaw has stood down as England Women's head of performance and will be replaced by a head coach.
Shaw has been in charge of the side since 2013, winning home and away Ashes series before losing the urn in England this summer.
His job title is being phased out, with a specialist coach coming in as part of a backroom restructure.
"I have very much enjoyed the past two and a half years working with the England Women's team," said Shaw, who will remain in the post until the end of the year.
"The England Women's performance programme has evolved into a world-class set-up over the past few years. With this in mind, I believe it is now time to step aside and give someone else the opportunity to take the programme and the team onto the next level, as I look to take on my next challenge."
The England and Wales Cricket Board's director of women's cricket, Clare Connor, praised Shaw's work with the squad and outlined the new approach.
"The important contribution that Paul has made to the development of England Women's cricket over the last seven years is unquestionable," she said.
"When Paul was appointed to the new role of head of England Women's performance in 2013, it was at a stage when professionalism of the England Women's team was imminent. His strategic planning, long-term vision and relationship management have been instrumental in guiding the programme through this transition.
"The women's game is now fully professional and is in a different place to when Paul was appointed. The decision to move back to a more traditional coaching structure, led by one overarching head coach, ideally with first-class or international playing or coaching experience, is what we believe is now needed to take the players to the next level in their development as professional cricketers."
Source: PA
