Deputy Director - Investigations and Enforcement

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Deputy Director - Investigations and Enforcement to lead strategic initiatives and ensure compliance within English football. This role entails overseeing regulatory actions and high-profile investigations. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience and a strong understanding of compliance standards. A competitive salary between £81,000 and £130,000 is offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Investigations & Enforcement function.
• Lead on complex and high-profile investigations into potential breaches of regulatory requirements.

Job description

Deputy Director - Investigations and Enforcement

Location : Manchester

Business Unit(s) : Senior Leadership Team

Position Type : Permanent

Salary : £81,000 to £130,000

Job Description

Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve.

They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.

Our client will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Investigations & Enforcement function, ensuring effective delivery of proportionate, fair, and evidence-based regulatory action.
• Lead on complex and high-profile investigations into potential breaches of regulatory requirements, ensuring robust case management and clear outcomes.

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