Independent Football Regulator – Assistant Private Secretary

Requirements of the role

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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