Executive Assistant to the IFR Leadership

The Independent Football Regulator; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive individual to support the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office, coordinating agendas, briefing materials and decisions.

You will engage with clubs in distress, identify risks, and help drive regulatory priorities, while maintaining close collaboration with football authorities and senior leaders across the organisation.

Formación

• Familiarity with Non-Departmental Public Bodies, especially Regulators and their relationship to Government
• Knowledge of the football industry

Responsabilidades

• Provide support to the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office, developing a strong understanding of the Football Regulator's priorities, operating environment and the wider football industry.
• Manage the time and priorities of the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office, ensuring diaries, meetings and travel align with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate key decision‑making forums, preparing agendas and briefing materials, recording decisions, and ensuring actions are delivered.
• Support supervisors overseeing clubs in distress or crisis, helping to prioritise critical issues, assess risks and support effective decision‑making.
• Undertake the supervision of clubs when required, acting as a key point of contact and supporting engagement with external stakeholders.
• Support the oversight of high‑risk clubs, identifying emerging risks, trends and issues requiring regulatory attention.
• Maintain effective collaboration between the IFR and key football competition authorities, including the Premier League, EFL and National League.
• Work closely with colleagues at all levels, representing the Director's Office and helping to drive departmental priorities.
• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders across the Supervision Directorate and the wider organisation.
• Manage complex and sensitive issues relating to regulated clubs and corporate matters, while delivering high‑quality reporting, briefings and governance support.

Descripción del empleo

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive individual to support the Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Supervision Office, coordinating agendas, briefing materials and decisions.

You will engage with clubs in distress, identify risks, and help drive regulatory priorities, while maintaining close collaboration with football authorities and senior leaders across the organisation.