Independent Football Regulator - Programme Officer

Posting date:	12 September 2025
Salary:	£38,856 to £43,174 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 September 2025
Location:	m2 3aw
Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	427128/1

Summary

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 information pack for more information.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain detailed Programme Delivery Plan, monitor and prepare regular programme performance reports and maintain key programme documentation keeping the Programme Manager informed of key project progress across Corporate systems and processes, Regulatory policy and design, and Supervision and Enforcement
• Monitor and manage risks, issues and dependencies escalating where appropriate
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external Programme stakeholders, including joint DCMS programme team.
• Maintain programme change processes, preparing change impact assessments, and supporting programme governance to ensure timely decision making
• Support programme assurance and audit, including working with external agencies and independent assurance functions
• Undertake additional duties or corporate responsibilities as required, contributing to wider programme priorities or cross-cutting initiatives
• Support implementation of continuous improvement and learning from experience across the programme

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