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SalaryThe role sits within the Sport and Gambling Directorate responsible for all aspects of Government sport and gambling policy. Ranging from elite sport and hosting of major events to grassroots participation and promoting diversity and inclusion across the world of sport.
The Gambling and Lotteries team is responsible for gambling and lotteries policy across Great Britain. Part of this includes delivering the Gambling Act Review, an important Government priority and manifesto commitment, with the aim of making sure that our regulatory framework is fit for the digital age. Working with the Gambling Commission and a wide-range of stakeholders, our role is to make sure that gambling is kept fair and open, free from crime, and children and vulnerable people are protected. We also lead on horse and greyhound racing policy, charity lotteries and the National Lottery.
The Gambling Act Review Programme Manager role is a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced candidate looking for a stretching role in a high-profile area of Government policy.
The role will span the work of the Gambling Act Review (GAR) team, which includes land-based and online gambling policy areas and consumer protections. The role offers the opportunity to straddle policy development and programme management. The role will work closely with all areas of the team to stay up-to-date on policy developments, understand the impact of and mitigate against delays, and ensure ministers stay informed on progress and developments. The role will also work closely with the Gambling Commission.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the horizon scanning policy development work to determine next steps in gambling policy after the implementation of the measures in the GAR.
- (Depending on when the candidate joins) lead on election planning work.
- Work with the Gambling Commission and DCMS analysts to monitor the effectiveness of the measures implemented in the GAR.
- Lead on all governance and risk management for the GAR, including ensuring Ministers and senior leaders are kept up to date with the progress of the GAR programme of work.
