We are looking for an individual with experience in the gambling industry to develop our Industry Forum. You will develop the Forum and work with colleagues across the Commission to select members and draw together insight and evidence. You will lead meetings of the Forum and engage with Commission staff and Commissioners. The role will be for a 3 year term with a day rate of £500 (expected time commitment is an average of 2 days per month) .

Your Role

As the Chair of the Industry Forum, you will work with members of the Forum and wider stakeholders to understand and present the views of industry. You will build strong relationships with Commission colleagues and Commissioners to present the insight of the Forum in appropriate and constructive ways.

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.

You will also contribute to and uphold the Forum’s terms of reference and support the Commission’s high standards of governance, including managing conflicts of interest. You will need to meet the requirements of our Managing Conflicts of Interest policy (please refer to the job description attached for more information).

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.

About You

- Excellent understanding of the GB gambling industry and the regulatory landscape.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with proven experience of engaging a wide range of audiences through a range of approaches, online and face to face.
- Experience of chairing groups or boards.
- Ability to analyse evidence and present it in a compelling and understandable manner.
- A good understanding of public sector governance processes including managing conflicts of interest.
- Experience of managing conflicting views.
- The proven ability to identify practical solutions to shared problems.
- Able to meet the Commission’s Managing Conflicts of Interest Policy and demonstrate high standards of conduct.

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.

The closing date for this role is 26 October.

PLEASE NOTE: ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visas at this time.

Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. 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.

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Job Description

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