Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee

Job summary

The role:

The Gambling Commission (the Commission) regulates the people and businesses that provide gambling in Great Britain, including the National Lottery. To help maintain high standards of probity and integrity expected of a public body, the Commission’s Audit and Risk Committee are seeking an independent member with experience and qualifications in audit, accountancy and/or risk management.

As the independent member of the Committee, you will bring an external perspective, constructive challenge, and additional scrutiny to the work of the Committee. The independent member will be a full member of the Committee and will work with other Committee members, the Accounting Officer and other members of the Commission's Executive Team to provide clear direction and challenge to steer the organisation and maintain high standards.

The Audit and Risk Committee supports the Board of Commissioners and Accounting Officer in their responsibilities for issues of control, governance, risk management, audit and associated assurance. It meets at least five times a year, generally in February, May, June, October, and December. Meetings are held remotely or at the Commission's office in central Birmingham and are attended by the Chief Executive, senior Executives of the Commission and both internal and external auditors.

The appointment will be for an initial fixed term of three years, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The role will be paid £300 per day. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

Job description

Your responsibilities:

The independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee has specific responsibility to:

• prepare for and attend meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee plus any related ad hoc meetings that may be scheduled
• actively contribute to the Audit and Risk Committee; supporting, advising, and challenging the workings of the Commission
• bring an independent and external perspective to the Audit and Risk Committee
• keep up to date with developments in the areas of audit, accounting, risk management/internal control, reporting and governance in order that this may be reflected in discussions at the Audit and Risk Committee
• ensure the Committee is best placed to achieve its aims in an appropriate manner

You can read more about the Audit and Risk Committee in the terms of reference on our website.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• a recognised qualification in the field of accountancy (for example ACA, ACCA, ACMA or CIPFA) or risk management (for example MoR or an accredited IRM qualification)
• senior professional experience of financial management or audit or risk management
• experience of participating in decision-making meetings, providing concise, clear and professional challenge
• the ability to provide advice and objective challenge as part of the Committee's deliberations
• a willingness to act collegiately with other members and to take collective responsibility for decisions

Desirable criteria:

• experience of regulation
• an understanding of the gambling sector
• experience of the public sector

This role is on the prohibited list for the National Lottery.This does not affect your family playing.

Things you need to know

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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 remote (Teams) interview consisting of competency and technical questions / and a presentation. 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 February 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 2nd March 2026 by MS Teams.

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 Audit and Risk Committee 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 a panel member is expected to be up to one day per month on average. This includes attending meetings approximately every six to eight weeks. In between meetings, the panel will contribute advice on specific projects as required.

Meetings are currently held 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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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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