Executive Assistant to Director - Football Regulator, Hybrid

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

31.5 days annual leave

Hybrid working 40% in office

Sick pay

Maternity leave

L&D programme

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) seeks an Assistant Private Secretary in Manchester. The role supports the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office, coordinating priorities and ensuring smooth decision-making.

You will manage complex regulatory matters, engage with external stakeholders and help drive governance across the organisation. Salary range £38,856–£43,174 with flexible and hybrid working (40% in office).

Qualifications

• Ability to work at pace and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills to balance competing priorities.
• Strategic thinking to anticipate issues and risks.
• Leadership skills to collaborate with colleagues across levels.
• Analytical mindset to provide proactive insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office; understand priorities and environment.
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel to align with objectives.
• Coordinate decision-making forums; prepare agendas and briefing materials.
• Support supervisors overseeing clubs in distress or crisis; prioritise issues and assess risks.
• Undertake supervision of clubs when required and engage with external stakeholders.
• Oversee high-risk clubs; identify trends needing regulatory attention.
• Maintain collaboration with football competition authorities (Premier League, EFL, National League).
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to drive departmental priorities.
• Build relationships with senior leaders across the Directorate.
• Manage complex, sensitive regulatory matters and deliver reporting and governance support.

Skills

Work at pace

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Strategic analysis

Job description

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) seeks an Assistant Private Secretary in Manchester. The role supports the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office, coordinating priorities and ensuring smooth decision-making.

You will manage complex regulatory matters, engage with external stakeholders and help drive governance across the organisation. Salary range £38,856–£43,174 with flexible and hybrid working (40% in office).