Job Specifications
Independent Football Regulator
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Requirements of the role
The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve.
The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.
The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.
Responsibilities Include
Support the supervision of football clubs and associated entities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including financial, governance, and integrity standards.
Conduct reviews of club submissions, including financial reports, ownership structures, and compliance declarations, identifying areas of risk or concern.
Assist in the delivery of supervision casework, including evidence gathering, risk assessments, and drafting of regulatory correspondence.
Monitor developments across clubs and competitions to identify emerging issues related to ownership and sustainability
Manage relationships with football clubs, league representatives, and other stakeholders
Ensure accurate documentation of supervisory actions and contribute to timely, transparent case resolution in line with internal procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues in legal, enforcement, policy, and intelligence teams to ensure joined-up regulatory responses.
Promote the values of integrity, transparency, and good governance in all regulatory activities and uphold the public interest in football.
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Location
London, Manchester
Contract type
Full time, Permanent
Profession
Analyst, Supervision
Working pattern
Flexible working, Hybrid
Closing Date
12/01/2025
About the Company
Established in 2014, the UK Regulators Network (UKRN) continues to enable effective co-operation between regulators on important issues. With a credible culture of collaboration and learning, UKRN encourages greater efficiency and improved outcomes for consumers, businesses, and the economy, exploring cross-cutting issues and building better ways of working. For our latest news, please visit www.ukrn.org.uk To get in touch with us, please email: UKRN@caa.co.uk
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