About Us

Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.

We have a fantastic opportunity for three Compliance Managers to join our Compliance Team. The team works to ensure that gambling operators understand and adhere to the requirements set out within the Gambling Act, and our licence conditions and codes of practice. The role is operational and will focus on checking adherence to and promotion of the 3 licensing objectives by: assessing licensees, investigating complaints, and raising standards through licensee education.

The Benefits

- Salary of c£32,000 per annum

- Civil service pension, with an employer contribution rate of 27.1%

- Flexible working

- Hybrid working, specific guidelines are to be agreed with line manager

- 26 days holiday and option to buy up to five days extra annual leave

Joining us means joining a dynamic, high-profile sector and being at the cutting edge of regulation, where the work you do has a real impact on people’s lives.

It also means joining an organisation that is inclusive, that respects work-life balance and is completely dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential. Whether that’s through flexible working, really understanding how you work best or exposing you to real opportunities to challenge yourself, if you’re passionate about making your mark on the industry and on society, then we will help you do that.

Your Role

As a Compliance Manager, you will:

- Test the regulatory compliance of the gambling operators that we licence.

- Conduct in depth assessments of online and land-based businesses.

- Provide clear written and verbal feedback in relation to assessment findings.

- Assess the implementation of licensees’ responses.

- Present and explain key guidance, Commission policy and assessment findings to licensees individually and in group sessions.

- Support regulatory investigations.

- Advising local authorities in relation to licensing requirements around gambling.

- Acting as a single point of contact for licensees.

You will not have line management responsibilities but will be expected to manage assessment and project work.

About You

- Experience of and/or the skills to conduct assessments, audit work or compliance reviews.

- Experience of and/or the skills to write complex reports within tight deadlines.

- The ability to be adaptable and comfortable with change and the drive for continual improvement.

- Excellent interviewing and auditing skills and be capable of prioritising a busy workload.

- Excellent letter writing and communication skills.

- Experience of and/or the skills to work at pace with a high level of attention to detail.

- Experience of and/or the skills to deal with individuals appropriately and professionally whether they are shop floor workers or the CEO of a large corporation.

- Willingness to travel.

Experience/knowledge of the principles of capturing evidence for regulatory investigations and understanding of online gambling products would be desirable.

The closing date for this role is 1st January 2023.

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