Independent Football Regulator - Supervision Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager for the Independent Football Regulator. This role involves conducting financial analyses of clubs, developing oversight functions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate should have experience in a regulatory environment and strong analytical skills. This position will not commence until the IFR is established in November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and strategy within a regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance monitoring and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including legal and policy teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of football clubs and monitor compliance.
• Develop operational processes for effective regulatory oversight.
• Support the IFR's board in making robust regulatory decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Job description

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. Please see slide 10 on the candidate pack for more information.

We are looking for a Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager to join the Independent Football Regulator (IFR).

The supervision function will sit at the heart of the Independent Football Regulator, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing the IFR’s relationship with the clubs it regulates.

Alongside the day-to day activity, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework.

They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that the IFR’s board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions.