Independent Football Regulator - Head of Estates and Security
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £59,234 to £67,940 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | m2 3aw |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 430638/1 |
Summary
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.
The new Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is seeking an exceptional and experienced senior professional to lead the development and delivery of our Security and Estates strategy. This role will ensure the security and property operations support the organisation's operational priorities and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing all property-related assets and lease agreements, managing physical and personnel security risks, and working with our Digital team on any cyber security threats.
The Security and Estates Manager will provide expert advice and guidance on all matters relating to property and security, including health and safety and business continuity. This role requires a transformational and visionary leadership style, focusing on continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality services.
This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity to join the Government Security and Property Professions, playing a significant part in ensuring IFR is meeting its wide-ranging obligations.
The successful candidate will be joining a strong team in a fast paced working environment with high levels of interest from Ministers, the media, and the general public.
We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by the vacancy manager, Alex Rimmer (Head of HR), and will take place on:
- Monday 6th October at 1.00pm
The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded.
Please note that the session will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to joseph.alford@dcms.gov.uk
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