Policy Adviser
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday, 27th of October 2025
Location: Manchester, M2 3AW
Salary: £38,856 - £43,174 + benefits
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.
Job Description
We are recruiting for two roles in the regulatory policy team at the Independent Football Regulator. The team is working on translating the Football Governance Act into an effective regulatory regime that will improve the financial sustainability and corporate governance of clubs and promote and protect fan interests.
One role will be focussed on developing and implementing the regulatory policy framework for the licensing regime and licensing processes. Responsibilities include leading on certain aspects of policy dev...