Independent Football Regulator – Technical Architect

Requirements of the role

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 of the candidate pack for more information.

Job description
Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the delivery of architectural strategy aligned to organisational and regulatory objectives
Set and embed architectural principles, standards and patterns to guide solution design across teams
Provide strategic technical leadership across programmes and portfolios, influencing senior stakeholders
Design and assure complex, end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and meet user needs
Lead architectural governance and ensure compliance with digital, data and technology and GDS standards
Collaborate with policy, product, delivery and data leaders to align technology with business outcomes
Explore and promote the adoption of emerging technologies to drive innovation and service improvement
Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.

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