Executive Support & Correspondence Lead (Hybrid)

The Independent Football Regulator; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 12%

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working 40% in office

Annual leave 31.5 days

Job summary

The Independent Football Regulator in Manchester is seeking an Executive Support and Correspondence Officer to support senior decision makers and manage external enquiries and information-access correspondence. The role focuses on diary management, minute taking, FOI coordination, and quality of communications, within a collaborative team.

The position offers hybrid working with 40% in office, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to support governance and regulatory activities across

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written communication with clear drafting.
• Strong attention to detail in all communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good judgement to know when to elevate issues.
• Strong work ethic and a team player under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing senior leader's diary and inbox, prioritising correspondence and replying on their behalf where appropriate.
• Taking minutes and notes, maintaining organised records and disseminating actions across the organisation.
• Managing the IFR’s online correspondence system and mailbox, drafting bespoke responses, coordinating internal input and maintaining standard lines and templates.
• Leading Freedom of Information requests, including drafting requirements, statutory timelines and exemptions.
• Managing the Publication Scheme page of the IFR website.
• Undertaking training to support team-wide financial requisitioning.

Skills

Organisation

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Team player

Job description

The Independent Football Regulator in Manchester is seeking an Executive Support and Correspondence Officer to support senior decision makers and manage external enquiries and information-access correspondence. The role focuses on diary management, minute taking, FOI coordination, and quality of communications, within a collaborative team.

The position offers hybrid working with 40% in office, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to support governance and regulatory activities across