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Governance, Legal & Finance

Contracts, regulation, safeguarding, club finance and the boardroom. Mostly professional qualifications, entered from other industries.

8roles

2need no qualification, or only benefit from one

3have a formal gate

How much do qualifications matter here?

Required3

Strongly preferred3

Helpful0

Not needed2

Career ladder

Early career

Club Accountant
Early career Strongly preferred
Handles accounts, payroll and reporting for a football club.
£26K to £60K (UK)

Established

Football Lawyer
Established Required
Advises clubs, players, agents and governing bodies on contracts, transfers and disputes.
£45K to £220K (UK)
Football Compliance & Regulation Officer
Established Strongly preferred
Makes sure a club or body follows financial, registration and conduct rules.
£38K to £95K (UK)
Safeguarding Officer
Established Required
Leads child and adult safeguarding at a club or body.
£28K to £60K (UK)
Club Secretary / Administrator
Established Not needed
Runs the administration and legal compliance of a club.
Unpaid or expenses, up to £40K (UK)
Football Governance & Regulatory Officer
Established Strongly preferred
Works for an association, league or regulator on rules, licensing and enforcement.
£35K to £85K (UK)

Senior

Club Finance Director
Senior Required
Leads club finance, financial regulation and long-term funding.
£80K to £300K (UK)

Executive / elite

Club Chief Executive
Executive / elite Not needed
Leads the club's business and works with the board and owners.
£100K to £1.5M (UK)

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