Chair of the Industry Forum

Job summary

The role:

The Gambling Commission established the Industry Forum in 2024 to sit alongside existing stakeholder engagement and provide insight and evidence from the industry we regulate. We are appointing a Chair to the Industry Forum to lead forum meetings and engage with Commission staff and Commissioners, drawing insight from forum members in a way that helps to develop the Commission’s regulatory work. The role will be for a 3-year term, paid at a daily rate of £500.

Job description

Your responsibilities:

In this role we’re looking for someone with a background in and understanding of the gambling industry, and who can meet the requirements of our Managing Conflicts of Interest policy.

You will have experience of managing groups of people to facilitate high quality engagement from a range of different viewpoints.

You will be able to build effective working relationships and communicate clearly and with impact, to a range of audiences, often including senior stakeholders.

With the support of the Commission, you will be the public-facing representative of the forum when interacting with trade press, industry stakeholders and other public forums.

You will support the Forum and Commission to identify, understand and resolve issues that impact the Commission, industry and consumers. You will have a keen interest in identifying practical solutions that move issues forward.

You may be asked to take part in a small amount of UK-based travel as part of your role to attend meetings or events. These will be funded through appropriate travel and subsistence.

• It’s about relationships. You will work with members of the Forum and wider stakeholders to understand and present industry perspectives. You will build

strong relationships with Commission colleagues and Commissioners to present the insight of the Forum in appropriate and constructive ways.

• It’s about governance. You will contribute to and uphold the Forum’s terms of reference and support the Commission’s high standards of governance, including managing conflicts of interest.
• It’s about problem-solving and analysis. You will help group members analyse and weigh their evidence and insight and ensure it is communicated accurately and with impact, giving due consideration to the licensing objectives.

Person specification

What we’re looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Excellent understanding of the GB gambling industry and the regulatory landscape.
• Previous experience of chairing groups or boards.
• Proven ability to manage conflicting views on matters that generate robust debate
• Proven ability to identify practical solutions to shared problems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle potentially negative or sensitive public scrutiny, whilst remaining professional.
• Be able to show resilience and sound judgement in contentious environments, including the handling of media and public relations.

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of the challenges faced by industry and the Commission from unlicensed gambling operators
• An understanding of the threats and opportunities from the growth of AI

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

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.

The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of a competency interview. To prepare for your interview please familiarise yourself with the STAR techniquefor answering interview questions.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 15th March 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 30th March 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.

*Conduct:
You will be expected to demonstrate high standards of personal conduct and adhere to the Commission's Code of Conduct. Applicants must also confirm that they understand and can apply the standards of probity required by public appointees outlined in the Seven Principles of Public Life.

The Industry Forum is provided with secretariat support by the Gambling Commission. Members of the committee should not receive funding or have financial interests in the gambling industry.

The time commitment for the Forum Chair is expected to be up to two days per month on average. This includes chairing meetings approximately every six to eight weeks. In between meetings, the Forum will contribute advice on specific projects as required.

Meetings are currently held in-person and remotely. Where face to face meetings are held, these will usually take place in Birmingham. We will discuss with candidates what flexibility will be needed to enable participation.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@gamblingcommission.gov.uk
• Email : recruitment@gamblingcommission.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@gamblingcommission.gov.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Governance, Gambling Commission, Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B2 4BP in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.

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