Digital Advisory Panel (DAP) Members (x3)

Gambling Commission; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the UK is seeking to fill three positions on the Digital Advisory Panel (DAP). Members will provide evidence-based insights and advice to inform digital regulation. Ideal candidates should have expertise in digital industries, AI, and the gambling sector. The role involves advising on emerging technologies and their implications for regulation, with flexible meeting arrangements, primarily online. Candidates will need to submit a name-blind CV and a short motivation statement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital industries, AI and/or data with relevant professional experience.
• Ability to translate professional insights into practical advice.
• Experience in senior or advisory roles in public, voluntary, or private sectors.
• Experience in senior or advisory roles in public, private or voluntary sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide input during meetings and review written material.
• Advise on digital developments and trends.
• Identify threats and opportunities regarding regulation.
• Support projects or policies with practical guidance.

Skills

Understanding of digital industries

Knowledge of AI and/or data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of the gambling industry

Job description

Digital Advisory Panel (DAP) Members (x3)

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Base pay range

Digital Advisory Panel (DAP) Board Member

Reports to: Chair, Head of Governance

Job Purpose

The Digital Advisory Panel (DAP) provides specialist, evidence-based insight and advice to the Commission to inform regulation. They help ensure that the Commission’s policies, regulations and approach are informed by the latest digital developments, industry best‑practices, and stakeholder insight. They provide:

• Advising on digital developments and trends, and how the gambling industry may operationalise them
• Identifying threats and opportunities to the Commission’s regulation of gambling posed by new technology and the evolving digital landscape
• Reviewing specific topics and making appropriate recommendations
• Providing guidance or other input to specific projects or policies

We welcome candidates who bring international expertise, and we will consider how we can be flexible to involve non-GB-based candidates in the work of DAP.

Key Responsibilities

Members of the Panel draw on their own professional expertise and that of their network to advise and guide the Commission. This is primarily done by providing input during meetings or by reviewing written material. Meetings are generally held online, but there are some opportunities to meet in person in our Birmingham offices.

Person Specification

• The desire to support the Commission in achieving its regulatory objectives and implementing its organisational strategy
• Strong understanding of digital industries, AI and/or data with a range of relevant professional experience
• Ability to advise the Commission on developing its capacity to generate intelligence and insight from a range of data sources
• Ability to translate professional insights into practical advice and recommendations to support the development of regulation
• Experience of applying insights into new/emerging digital technologies to organisational strategy
• Experience of working in senior or advisory roles in the public, voluntary or private sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the gambling industry
• Experience of translating data and digital opportunities into a public sector environment

Selection Process

• A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover your last 5 roles, detailing your responsibilities and any key achievements (Max 500 words for all roles).
• 250 words on what interests you in the opportunity.

Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis as applications are received, with all shortlisted candidates given a minimum of 5 working days ahead of their interview date.

Interviews will be conducted week commencing 2nd February 2026 and will be held via Teams.

Further information

Members of the panel are required to conduct themselves according to the Seven Principles of Public Life. More information on this, the code of conduct for board members, and the DAP terms of reference can be found on our website and the UK Government website.

DAP is provided with secretariat support by the Gambling Commission. Members of DAP should not receive funding or have financial interests in the gambling industry.

Time Commitment

The time commitment for a panel member is expected to be up to one day per month on average. This includes attending meetings approximately every six to eight weeks. In between meetings, the panel will contribute advice on specific projects as required.

Meeting Arrangements

Meetings are currently held remotely. Where face to face meetings are held, these will usually take place in Birmingham. We will discuss with candidates what flexibility will be needed to enable participation.

About Us

Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.

Applications

The closing date for this role is Thursday 15th January 2026. We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Government Administration