Regulatory Manager (FTC)
Birmingham, West Midlands (with hybrid working)

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 are currently looking for a Regulatory Manager to join our team in Birmingham for a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2024. You will form part of the National Lottery Third Licence team, leading and providing support across a range of initiatives and projects.

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £36,000 per annum
- Civil service pension, with a 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 Regulatory Manager, you will build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This will include liaising with the National Lottery operator to understand regulatory risks and acquire relevant information to make recommendations.

You will also acquire a sound understanding of complex regulatory documentation, leading on any changes relating to these and updating documentation.

Your role will also involve:

- Managing projects and assessing proposals received from the National Lottery operator
- Producing annual reviews and completing work on risk in relation to the National Lottery
- Drafting Committee papers along with recommendations and presenting to the National Lottery Committee
- Contributing to performance monitoring and reporting for the programme, which includes analysis of reports and performance dashboards

About You

To be considered as a Regulatory Manager, you will need:

- The ability to analyse and understand complex proposals, highlighting risks and trends and provide recommendations on how to proceed
- The ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data and information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience of working in a regulatory or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

The closing date for this role is 28th August 2022.

Please note, incomplete applications will be discounted from short-listing. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

As the regulator of the National Lottery, there are some roles within the Commission that are prohibited from playing the National Lottery. This does not affect your family playing. We will let you know at interview if the role you have applied for is on the Prohibited List.

Other organisations may call this role Regulatory Specialist, Regulatory Team Manager, Compliance Manager, Licensing Manager, Regulatory Licensing Specialist, or Licensing Compliance Specialist.

Webrecruit and the Gambling Commission are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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