Governance Officer
Job summary
The role:
As a member of the Governance Team, you will play a key role in ensuring that decision making in the Commission is well managed. You will support internal governance meetings and processes and will contribute to the development of the governance function.
The team:
Governance is a key function at the Commission, supporting the Board, Executive, Expert Groups, and Commission colleagues to ensure the high standards of corporate governance, information management and risk management.
Job description
Your responsibilities:
- It’s about good governance. You will be part of the Corporate Governance team and will provide secretariat support for a range of internal meetings. You will provide the administrative and planning support for scheduling and organising meetings, developing agendas, collating and sharing papers and ensuring that accurate and timely minutes and actions are recorded and followed up.
- It's about engagement. You will use your communication and engagement skills to build and develop relationships at all levels of the Commission to support the development of the governance function and role.
- It’s about organisation. You will be part of a busy team working to tight deadlines to support decision making and reporting across the Gambling Commission.
- It’s about support. You will help to build capacity and capability for internal stakeholders. You will support the promotion of good governance and where necessary deliver training, guidance and awareness sessions for Commission colleagues.
- It’s about risk. You will take a lead role in managing and developing the Governance risk register and will support to Risk and Assurance team to share good practice and build capacity and capability for internal stakeholders.
- It’s about making this a great place to work. You will join a culture of openness, accountability and collaboration by role modelling our values (fair professional, accountable, constructive).
- It’s about reporting. You will support internal reporting on Governance team activities, contributing to monthly and quarterly reporting, and will develop internal reporting as needed to support governance meetings.
The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their Manager.
Person specification
What we’re looking for:
Essential criteria:
- A good understanding of the key principles and concepts of governance. Direct experience of scheduling and planning meetings and events.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to draft high quality documents and to work at pace while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience of minuting meetings and the ability to produce minutes to a high degree of accuracy within tight timescales. Able to track actions and identify issues for follow up.
- Comfortable working with senior leaders, able to operate with discretion and to deal with sensitive information.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience in working in a Governance team or similar role
- Experience of providing support to senior leaders and stakeholders
- Experience of using Board Management software
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £33,000, Gambling Commission contributes £9,560 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Our offer to you:
- Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
- 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
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.
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 declined. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of a job-related test and an in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. Interview questions will be provided in advance. 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 5th July 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 20th 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 recognized 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 force for good!
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
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).Apply and further information
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Job contact :
Recruitment team
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.Attachments
Governance Officer Job Advert (GOV14) Opens in new window (pdf, 183kB)Salary range
- £33,000 per year