Head of Games

Push Gaming; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the UK seeks a Head of Games to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of their games portfolio. The successful candidate will hold full P&L ownership, manage performance, and oversee the game development lifecycle. Responsibilities include leading creative teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and defining the strategy for the entire game portfolio. This is an opportunity to join an innovative company passionate about delivering top-quality gaming experiences.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior-level experience in games leadership within the iGaming/slots provider sector.
• Proven financial management with significant P&L ownership.
• Understanding of commercial drivers in the slots market including volatility and RTP management.
• Strong knowledge of slots mathematics and game development pipelines.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with iGaming regulations such as UKGC and MGA.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L for the games division, ensuring revenue growth and effective budget management.
• Define long-term games roadmap and product strategy aligned with market trends.
• Oversee game portfolio for balance between high-performing titles and innovative concepts.
• Lead creative teams to foster a culture of innovation and quality.
• Ensure timely delivery and high quality of games as per roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Commercial acumen

Technical knowledge in games

Regulatory expertise

Job description

Head of Games

Push Gaming is a dynamic and innovative game development studio specialising in creating top-quality, mobile-optimised online casino games. With a passion for gaming and a commitment to pushing boundaries, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to players worldwide.

We are looking to hire the Head of Games, our new senior executiveresponsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of the entire games portfolio, holding full P&L ownership for the game development division. This role drives commercial performance and creative excellence by overseeing the game development lifecycle, from concept and mathematics to delivery, performance analysis, and optimisation within the regulated gaming market.

Location:remote/hybrid in UK, Poland or Malta. Regular (monthly) travel to the UK.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Financial & P&L Ownership:
  -Own the full P&L for the games division, including revenue targets (GGR, NGR), direct operating costs (R&D, licensing, third-party content), and capital expenditures (CAPEX) for new game development.
  -Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the portfolio, ensuring optimal resource allocation to maximize return on investment (ROI).
  -Drive revenue growth and margin expansion through strategic decisions on game mathematics, volatility, and market distribution.

• Strategy & Vision:
  -Define and champion the long-term games roadmap and product strategy aligned with market trends, competitor analysis, and commercial goals.

• Portfolio Management:
  -Oversee the entire game portfolio, ensuring a balance between high-performing titles, innovative concepts, and market-specific regulatory compliance.

• Creative & Product Leadership:
  -Lead the creative and product teams (Game Designers, Mathematicians, Artists, Producers) to foster a culture of innovation, quality, and commercial viability.

• Commercial Performance:
  -Own the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the games portfolio, including revenue, player retention, and engagement metrics.
  -Use data-driven insights to guide future development and optimize existing titles.

• Operations & Delivery:
  - Ensure efficient and timely delivery of games against the agreed-upon roadmap and budget, maintaining high standards of quality assurance and technical compliance.

• Talent & Team Development:
  -Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing, cross-functional games team, promoting professional growth and strong collaboration.

• Compliance & Regulation:
  -Guarantee that all game designs, mathematics, and launches adhere strictly to the technical and regulatory requirements of all target jurisdictions.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Proven Experience:
  -Significant senior-level experience (5+ years) in a games leadership role within the iGaming/slots provider sector.

• Financial & P&L Mastery:
  -Demonstrated success owning and managing a significant P&L, with a track record of achieving aggressive revenue and profitability targets.

• Commercial Acumen:
  -Deep understanding of the commercial drivers in the slots market, including volatility, RTP management, player lifecycle, and bonus mechanics.

• Technical Knowledge:
  -Strong foundational understanding of slots mathematics, mechanics, R&D, and the game development pipeline.

• Leadership:
  -Demonstrated success in leading and scaling large, multi-disciplinary, and geographically dispersed creative/technical teams.

• Regulatory Expertise:
  -Familiarity with major regulated iGaming markets (e.g., UKGC, MGA, NJDGE) and the technical standards required for game certification.

Why join us?

It’s a really exciting time to join Push Gaming. We’re expanding our teams to deliver some stellar work.

We are passionate about creating premium quality games and will never compromise on this. The approach we take in building and strengthening our team is no different. We set out to attract and retain high performers and are committed to seeking like-minded individuals who share our vision for excellence and quality.

In turn, we offer all the tools and support to allow individuals to grow and thrive, while achieving both personal and company goals in an environment that’s built around trust, collaboration, transparency and accountability.