Chief Executive Officer

GatenbySanderson; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Gambling Commission invites applications for a Chief Executive Officer to lead a major public regulator in Great Britain, ensuring gambling is fair, safe, and free from crime. You will steer critical reforms, including Gambling Act Review implementations, in a digital, data-driven market.

You will partner with the Chair, Board, and Executive Team, translating strategy into delivery while acting as Accounting Officer and representing the Commission nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience leading major transformation projects, including digital and data initiatives.
• Commercial and financial acumen with political awareness and sound judgement.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Gambling Commission through a period of significant change and reform.
• Oversee regulation of the National Lottery and work with government and stakeholders.
• Represent the Commission with authority and build relationships with international regulators.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Transformation leadership

Digital/data/tech-enabled change

Outils

Regulatory know-how

Description du poste

The Gambling Commission is seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Chief Executive Officer. We regulate gambling in Great Britain and the National Lottery, with a clear purpose to ensure gambling is fair, safe and free from crime. Operating in a complex and increasingly technology-enabled environment, the Commission must respond to emerging risks whilst maintaining public trust.

You will lead the Commission through a significant period of change ensuring the organisation delivers against its priorities. This includes overseeing reforms arising from the Gambling Act Review and ensuring the Commission remains an effective and forward-looking regulator in an increasingly digital and data-driven market. You will also oversee the regulation of the National Lottery and work with government and wider stakeholders to strengthen consumer protection.

Working closely with the Chair, Board and Executive Team, you will translate strategy into delivery while providing visible leadership across the organisation. As Accounting Officer, you will ensure resources are managed effectively and responsibly. The role carries a significant national and international profile, requiring you to represent the Commission with authority, build influential relationships and work alongside international regulatory partners to address the opportunities and challenges presented by a rapidly evolving sector including the threat from illegal gambling.

You will bring a strong track record of senior leadership within a large and complex organisation, with experience of leading significant transformation, including digital, data and technology-enabled change. Combining commercial and financial acumen with political awareness and sound judgement, you will be a credible and resilient leader capable of operating effectively under public scrutiny. Experience as a Chief Executive, Accounting Officer or equivalent senior leader would be advantageous, as would experience within a regulatory, public sector or similarly complex environment.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 23 October 2026 @ 12pm (noon)