Betting & Gaming Director

News UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London seeks a Betting and Gaming Director to drive strategic oversight of their gaming portfolio, which includes Sun Bingo and Sun Racing. This role requires a strong background in sportsbook and online casino management, as well as the ability to innovate and drive revenue growth while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates with experience in P&L ownership and a passion for gaming are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability in business opportunity analysis with successful outcomes.
• Strong passion for sports and gaming innovation.
• Customer centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Betting and Gaming strategy.
• Own Profit and Loss for the Betting and Gaming portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international gambling regulations.

Skills

Sportsbook expertise

Online casino familiarity

Betting technologies knowledge

Business opportunity analysis

P&L ownership experience

Job description

Overview

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The Team: This role sits within The Sun Customer Revenue Team. Whilst physical newspapers are still a key part of our business, driving digital subscriptions and customer products will be the key to future success. The customer is at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to creating long term loyal customers through driving engagement, improving customer experience and creating enhanced products that meet our customers evolving needs.

Your role

As the Betting and Gaming Director you will take full ownership of our Betting and Gaming portfolio, including Sun Bingo, Sun Vegas, and Sun Racing, with full P&L responsibility. You\'ll lead the strategy, operations, and product development across these verticals to drive customer revenue. We\'re looking for a strategic, industry leader with a passion for innovation with a deep understanding of the betting and gaming market.

Day to day you will

• Define and execute our customer Betting and Gaming strategy to drive growth, innovation, and long-term value.
• Own P&L for Betting and Gaming driving profitability.
• Oversee and lead the operations of our betting and gaming products
• Ensure all products and activities adhere to UK and international gambling regulations, licensing requirements, and responsible gaming standards.
• Own relationships with key vendors and strategic partners, ensuring commercial alignment and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with the Product and Technology teams to shape and deliver the product roadmap, enhance user experience, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement ensuring our products are market leading.
• Collaborate with our commercial team to develop a product proposition that meets the aligns with our advertisers.
• Drive customer first initiatives to boost acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Monitor competitor activity, technology innovations, and industry trends to maintain a market-leading position.

What we\'re looking for

• We\'re looking for someone with deep expertise in sportsbook, online casino, gaming platforms, and betting technologies.
• You\'ll have proven ability in business opportunity analysis and a strong track record of delivering successful commercial outcomes.
• A passion for sports, gaming innovation, and emerging technology is key, along with a customer centric mindset and previous P&L ownership experience

If you think you have what it takes but don\'t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone\'s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

Working at News UK

At News UK, we know the value of working together, which is why we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate, innovate, and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the nature of the position, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about what\'s required for your role.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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