Overview

Senior Director, Competition Enforcement – Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester. Salary: Between £132,618 and £149,999 per annum. Closing date: 15 Sep 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Competition Enforcement directorate, developing and delivering the portfolio of Competition Enforcement cases.
• Work in close partnership with the Senior Executive Team and the Board; build strong relationships with external bodies, including international and national competition and regulatory authorities, to deliver impactful outcomes for people, businesses and the UK economy.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams of professionals including lawyers, investigators and economists to ensure high standards of analytical rigour and procedural fairness in Competition Enforcement cases; act as a visible, inclusive and empowering leader to staff.
• Shape CMA’s Competition Enforcement policy and practice to continually improve how the work is conducted.

About You / Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge and experience in competition enforcement cases, whether leading the delivery of cases or providing legal or economic advice.
• A strong leader who can empower and inspire others to deliver impactful outcomes; demonstrated track record in strategic decision-making and proactive risk management within tight resource constraints.
• A highly credible individual with the ability to work collaboratively; strong communication and influencing skills to represent the CMA externally at senior levels.

The Benefits

Your benefits package includes a competitive contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave, plus opportunities for flexible and hybrid working. The package also includes access to season ticket and bicycle loans. The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK and we want to maximise the potential of everyone who works for us. In return for your dedication, you will enjoy our commitment to your career and development.

Company

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) promotes competition to make markets work well for consumers, businesses and the economy. Our work is complex and compelling and can benefit the lives of everyone in the UK.

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