Independent Football Regulator – Press Officer

UK Regulators' Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency overseeing football governance is seeking an Independent Football Regulator. The role involves delivering communication strategies, managing media coverage, and supporting senior leadership. Candidates will need strong media skills and the ability to work flexibly. The position is permanent, based in Manchester, with a closing date for applications on 17/10/2025.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted communication strategies and media plans.
• Produce creative news stories, PR features, and social media opportunities.
• Provide strategic and tactical advice to senior leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate media coverage to protect the IFR’s reputation.
• Participate in the out of hours duty rota.

Job description

DCMS

Requirements of the role

The Independent Football Regulator

We lead the Government’s work on the future governance of football. At present, there is a Shadow Football Regulator made up of circa 60 members of staff, led by an interim Chief Operating Officer. This team will transfer out of DCMS to be the Independent Football Regulator in 2025, no earlier than October.

The team is currently undertaking a range of activities in preparation for the establishment of the IFR, which was created when the Football Governance Act became law in July.

While this role is being advertised through DCMS, it will be based in the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and will not start until the IFR has been fully established as an independent body from 1 November 2025.

You will be employed on the terms and conditions of the Independent Football Regulator.

Job Description

Responsibilities Include:

• Working closely with policy colleagues, you will deliver targeted communication strategies and media plans across all channels, and provide an effective and professional service to the media.
• Handling reactive news queries and proactive policy announcements you will produce creative news stories, PR features and social media opportunities for the IFR team.
• You will provide strategic and tactical advice to support to the Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Board and senior leadership team.
• Monitoring and evaluating media coverage, you will ensure organisational objectives are being met and the IFR’s image is promoted and reputation protected.
• You will be expected to take part in the out of hours duty rota, for which overtime is paid.

Location: Manchester

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Profession: Communications, Officer

Working pattern: Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date: 17/10/2025