Department for Culture, Media & Sport

Head of Estates and Security Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday, 15th of October 2025 Location: Manchester, M2 3AW Salary: £59,234 - £67,940 + benefits 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. Person Specification Essential Requirements: Proven experience in leading security and/or estates function in a similar environment. Background in, physical security and personnel security, ideally in an intelligent client role. Proven technical experience in defining requirements and high-level design criteria for security controls in one or more domain. Good working knowledge of Government Functional Standard Security 007 (GovS 007). Oversee BAU Workplace Services, within the context of an Intelligent Client Function, ensuring the provision of a quality, VFM service, focusing on good customer service and meeting IFR's needs. Manage the operational relationship with the Landlord(s) and their supply chain, ensuring they are delivering effectively and resolving issues within SLAs. Strong financial acumen and ability to oversee and manage project budgets, providing accurate reports, and interpreting complex numerical and financial data. Demonstrable experience in working in dynamic environments and managing ambiguity. The successful candidate will hold or be able to obtain SC clearance. Desirable Skills: Recognised property qualification (IWFM, RICS, etc.). Benefits Please note that this role is due to start when the Independent Football Regulator is fully operational, not before October 2025. All pre-employment checks must be carried out in advance of a start date being agreed upon. If successful you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% - An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7% Flexible Benefit 8% - Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax) Reward - We will have a performance-based reward programme 31.5 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working - 40% in office attendance Occupational sick pay 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! How To Apply You will be redirected to a careers site to complete your application.