Compliance Policy Manager

evoke plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in the UK is seeking a Compliance Policy Manager to ensure adherence to legal and licensing obligations. The role involves developing compliance policies, acting as a subject matter expert on gambling regulations, and managing external relationships with regulators. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in compliance and excellent organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Hybrid working up to 80% remote

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Gym discounts and cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Pension package and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance, legal, or risk management within a regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of LCCP, AML/CTF requirements, and relevant licensing processes.
• Ability to interpret information, assess risk, and make informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee compliance policies and procedures.
• Act as a subject matter expert on gambling regulations.
• Lead monitoring and data-driven reviews to assess compliance effectiveness.
• Manage external relationships with regulators.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Experience in compliance, legal, or risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Compliance Policy Manager, you'll ensure our betting operations meet all legal and licensing obligations (GB and Jersey Gambling Commissions). You'll lead the creation, implementation, and review of compliance policies, driving a strong culture of compliance and player protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with GB and Jersey Gambling Commission requirements, LCCP, AML, and GDPR
• Act as a subject matter expert on gambling regulations, embedding compliance standards across retail operations and staying ahead of legislative and industry developments
• Provide governance and oversight to support robust, compliant decision-making
• Lead monitoring and data-driven reviews to assess the effectiveness of the Compliance Framework, identifying and resolving gaps or breaches
• Support management of high-risk customer cases, incidents, and investigations into compliance failures or disputes
• Partner with Learning & Development to deliver targeted compliance training and communications that strengthen understanding across retail teams
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—Risk and Compliance, AML and Compliance Operations, and first-line teams (Operations, Product, Tech, Commercial, Marketing)—to ensure a unified approach to compliance
• Manage external relationships with the GB and Jersey Gambling Commissions, other regulators, and the Betting and Gaming Council, representing evoke's compliance interests
• Proven experience in compliance, legal, or risk management within a regulated sector (betting and gaming experience preferred), with strong knowledge of LCCP, AML/CTF requirements, and relevant licensing processes in GB and Jersey
• Skilled in leading and managing compliance programs and teams, demonstrating strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across the business and with external regulators and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and data-driven, with the capability to interpret information, assess risk, and make informed recommendations; proficient in Microsoft Office
• Evoke PLC follows a three lines of defence risk and governance model. This role sits in the second line, supporting management to ensure UK regulatory compliance and overseeing the first line of defence. It\'s key to upholding integrity, transparency, and best-practice compliance across both retail and online entities.

What we offer

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Travel card: Heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting
• Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind