Chair of the Gambling Commission

Hirepulse; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gambling Commission in Birmingham, West Midlands, seeks a strategic Chair to guide governance and regulatory change in gambling. The role demands integrity, independent judgement, and strong relationship skills to support government policy while protecting vulnerable groups.

This high-profile national regulator offers a remuneration of £59,950 per year, with a time commitment of 2 days per week. Based in Birmingham, the role focuses on shaping safe, fair, and crime-free gambling through

Job description

Compliance Regulation Governance Leadership

£59,950 per year

Location

Birmingham, GB

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AI SUMMARY Role Overview

The Chair will support the government's plan for change, with a regulatory environment that enables economic growth while protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed by gambling.

About Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission is a high-profile national regulator working to implement the recommendations of the Gambling Act Review White Paper.

Estimated Benefits

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Original LinkedIn Post

Are you a strategic leader looking to shape the future of a high-profile national regulator? We are seeking the next Chair for the Gambling Commission.As the Gambling Commission works with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to implement the recommendations of the Gambling Act Review White Paper, the next few years provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make gambling safer, fairer and crime free. The Chair will support the government’s plan for change, with a regulatory environment that enables economic growth while protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed by gambling.What matters most? Integrity and an understanding of corporate governance The ability to lead an organisation in a high-profile and emotive policy area Impartial and independent judgement Strong relationship building and communication skills Sound political judgement Commercial experience and expertiseKey Details: Remuneration: £59,950 per year Time Commitment: 2 days per week West Midlands Application Deadline: 11:59pm on 13 March 2026