Head of Programme Management Office (PMO)Location: ManchesterBusiness Unit(s): ProgrammePosition Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £59,234 - £67,940The 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.About the RoleResponsibilities Include:Leading the IFR''s Programme Management Office - directly managing 2 FTE .Leading effective programme governance .Regularly briefing Seniors across the organisation including the IFR Board .Leading on programme reporting, risk management and escalation.Leading on coordination of commencement of the IFR''s regulatory powers working closely with DCMS (IFR''s parent department) .Fostering continuous improvement within the PMO team and across the IFR programme.Essential Requirements:Demonstrable experience ..... full job details .....