The Gambling Commission

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The Gambling Commission
Jul 09, 2026
Contractor
Job title : Compliance Manager (Evaluation) Location : Hybrid working - Birmingham office 1 day per week Contract : Fixed-term contract for 18 months to provide cover for a secondment Hours : Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary : £42,000 per annum Grade : 12 Job Req : COMP3-2 The role: Working for our Compliance team means translating our regulations into action and making sure the industry understands and adheres to the legislation set out to protect the public's interest. The team are responsible for testing licensees against the requirements of holding a GB gambling licence, are involved in raising standards initiatives and work to ensure that consumers are protected from gambling harm. Your responsibilities: - You will work as part of our compliance team to test the regulatory compliance of GB licensees and to encourage raising standards within the gambling industry. The team plays a crucial role in the front line of the Commission and helps the department make sure policy is implemented effectively, that the industry is complying with relevant legislation and for devising new ways to regulate a continually changing landscape.- You should be able to lead assessments of larger and more complex online and land-based businesses, and it is essential that you have the drive to keep up to date with developments and trends in the tech and mobile environments. You will be expected to co-ordinate and manage multiple engagements with Licensees. - You should be able to produce and monitor a schedule of visits for our larger operator programme and work with our senior manager responsible for planning.- You should be able to lead project teams and evaluate and present results from compliance activity with recommended actions. - You should be able to identify risks to the licensing objectives and the reputation of the Commission. You should be able to identify the relevant compliance resource and direct that resource to the highest area of risk. You will assist with resource planning. - Supporting and leading on raising standards initiatives and working to ensure consumers' interests are at the heart of everything we do and supporting regulatory investigations and checking improvement measures are put in place by Licensees. - You should be able to analyse and review data on the largest and most complex operators and be able to identify key areas of risk that should be assessed during compliance activity.- You should be able to manage compliance engagement with a portfolio of licensees, and a team of compliance colleagues allocated as a single point of contact for those licensees. You should be able to act as resource manager for a team of compliance colleagues. - You will role model our Ways of Working and will build capability, resources and confidence both within the HR team and the organisation to make it a great place to work. This role requires the postholder to travel nationally and sometimes stay overnight. The postholder will also be excluded from playing the National Lottery. What we're looking for: Essential criteria:- You should have experience of managing project work and managing relationships.- You should be adaptable and comfortable with change and the continual improvement that is required to be a successful risk-based regulator.- You should be able to critically assess the work of colleagues and ensure that colleagues are working to deadlines and producing a high quality of work.- You will have demonstrable people management experience, ideally gained within a compliance, audit, regulatory, or risk-based environment.- You should be able to respond quickly and be adaptable/flexible when dealing with reactive work at short notice. Your application: To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website. The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role. Please see our candidate guidance on our website for information on appropriate and inappropriate use of AI.The selection process for this vacancy will be comprised of an in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions.The closing date for this role is midnight on Thursday 2nd July 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 13th July 2026.Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account. About us: The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm. We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issues licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry.We're proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognised the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration. Please apply if you want to be part of an organisation that is a force for good!
The Gambling Commission
Jul 06, 2026
Contractor
Job title : Compliance Manager (Evaluation) Location : Hybrid working Birmingham office 1 day per week Contract : Fixed-term contract for 18 months to provide cover for a secondment Hours : Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary : £42,000 per annum Grade : 12 Job Req : COMP3-2 The role: Working for our Compliance team means translating our regulations into action and making sure the industry understands and adhe click apply for full job details
The Gambling Commission City, Birmingham
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Job title: Intelligence Manager (Sports Betting Intelligence Unit) Location: Hybrid working Birmingham office 1 day per week Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary: £45,000 per annum Grade: 12 Job Req: TBC The role: Working in Operations means translating regulation into action and making sure the industry understands and adheres to the legislation set out to protect the public s interest. Based in Intelligence, you will be an Intelligence Manager with a primary focus on the delivery of the Sports Betting Intelligence work areas, as well as supporting the wider work of the Intelligence Team. The role of the SBIU manager is important to the work of the Gambling Commission and plays a vital role in protecting sports from match-fixing and corruption. This ensures fair and transparent competition for those involved in the sport and betting consumers alike. Our offer to you: - Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution - 26 days holiday, rising to 29 days after two years service (pro rata) - Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave) - Flexible working & family-friendly policies, including compressed working hours - Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station - Open, collaborative and people-focused culture Your responsibilities: - It s about leading: The role will lead on the delivery of the Sports Betting Intelligence workstream, ensuring it remains effective and contributes to tackling the wider intelligence threats which impact on the Commission s strategic priorities. - It s about team-working: The role is responsible for the management and development of Sports Betting Intelligence colleagues who collect, evaluate and analyse information, as well as disseminating intelligence products, both internally and externally, to a wide range of national and international stakeholders. - It s about organisational skills: It requires excellent planning and organisation skills to manage the diverse demands of the role, which includes progressing IRFs, intelligence development & providing resilience for other intelligence functions. You will engage with both UK-based and international law enforcement agencies, domestic and international sport governing bodies and other partner organisations. - It s about relationship building: The role involves operational and strategic collaboration with partners, the industry and wider national and international stakeholders, often trying to balance conflicting agendas to reach a resolution for which excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical. - It s about making this a great place to work: You will role model our Ways of Working and will build capability, resources and confidence within the Enforcement and Intelligence programme and across the organisation to make it a great place to work. This position excludes the postholder from playing the National Lottery. What we re looking for: Essential criteria: - Proven experience of managing and developing staff across a diverse programme of activities within tight deadlines to deliver results - Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at all levels, including the ability to deliver engaging presentations to diverse audiences - Strong intelligence background - You should be able to interpret legislation and legislative changes and understand how this will impact our work Your application: We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role. To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The selection process for this vacancy will comprise an initial remote (MS Teams) interview to explore experience and understand suitability, and a second stage presentation and in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions. The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 19th July 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 27th July 2026. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account. About us: The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm. We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issue licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry. We re proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognised the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration. Please apply if you want to be part of an organisation that is a force for good!
The Gambling Commission
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Job title: Intelligence Manager (Sports Betting Intelligence Unit) Location: Hybrid working Birmingham office 1 day per week Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary: £45,000 per annum Grade: 12 Job Req: TBC The role: Working in Operations means translating regulation into action and making sure the industry understands and adheres to the legislation set out to protect the publics click apply for full job details
The Gambling Commission
May 18, 2026
Full time
Job title: Head of Supervision & Casework Location: Hybrid working Birmingham office 1 day per week Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary: £65,000 per annum, pro rata Grade: 14 The role: As Head of Supervision & Casework, you will lead a team of Senior Managers across departments in Operations, acting as the senior point of contact for the day-to-day running of our AML, Enforce click apply for full job details
The Gambling Commission
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior Officer - Data and Planning Location: Hybrid working - Birmingham office 1 day per week Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary: £38,719 per annum Grade: 11 Job Req: COMP55 The role: Working for Compliance means translating regulation into action and making sure the industry understands and adheres to the legislation set out to protect the public's interests. Working specifically within the Compliance Assurance team, you will focus on the development and maintenance of data reports and planning tools to inform a schedule of diverse activities, ensuring Compliance resources are deployed effectively, targeting areas of risk. Our offer to you: - Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution - 26 days' holiday, rising to 29 days after two years' service (pro rata)- Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days' annual leave)- Flexible working & family friendly policies- Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station - Open, collaborative and people focused culture Your responsibilities: - It's about planning : You will contribute to the development of a rolling plan of Compliance activity, and you will take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of the plan, ensuring it can flex to meet changing priorities and resource levels. - It's about Data : You will build reports and analyse operational data to identify themes and trends to inform risk-based planning. You will oversee and facilitate ongoing data quality and work closely with quality assurance colleagues to address issues. - It's about collaboration : You will work effectively across teams, including with senior colleagues, to share insights from your data analysis. You will be able to clearly explain your recommendations and be comfortable working through any potential challenges to these. - It's about continuous improvement : You will use your insight to work with senior colleagues across Compliance to continuously review our approach to risk-based planning. - It's about making this a great place to work : You will role model our ways of working and ensure you are committed to working within and supporting an environment that embraces diversity and equality. What we're looking for: Essential criteria: - Experience of using Microsoft Projects and Planner to build and maintain planning schedules and track progress against plans- Experience of using SQL and Power BI to build and maintain data sets which can be used to support risk-based planning decisions and inform reporting- Ability to make evaluative judgements based on analysis of a diverse range of data, including outcomes, operational events and complaints data. You will have experience of identifying trends and patterns within data and be able to articulate those in a range of formats- Capable of engaging with both internal and external stakeholders at different levels, with the ability to clearly communicate outcomes and recommendations to senior colleagues Your application: We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website. The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own), applications may be withdrawn, and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.The selection process for this vacancy will be comprised of a job-related test and an in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions. The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 17th May 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 25th May 2026. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account. About us: The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm. We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issues licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry.We're proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognised the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration. Please apply if you want to be part of an organisation that is a force for good!