Lead Competitions & Games Strategy

Pentasia; Redhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentasia is seeking a Games Manager to lead the development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of competitions. You will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Compliance, Customer Experience and Technology, shaping engaging experiences while ensuring fairness and commercial success.

You will line-manage the Games Developers, drive team performance, and help scale the gaming operations as the company grows. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Games Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of online competitions and digital entertainment.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience in regulated gaming or competition industries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute competition strategy and games roadmap.
• Design and launch engaging competition formats and campaigns.
• Manage full lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Monitor performance and customer feedback for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, ASA guidance, CAP Code and policies.
• Maintain rules, terms, and operational processes.
• Produce regular KPI and insights reports.
• Lead and develop Games Developers in the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Games/ Gaming operations experience

Analytical & reporting skills

Multi-project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulated gaming experience

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Pentasia is seeking a Games Manager to lead the development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of competitions. You will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Compliance, Customer Experience and Technology, shaping engaging experiences while ensuring fairness and commercial success.

You will line-manage the Games Developers, drive team performance, and help scale the gaming operations as the company grows. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and stakeholder alignment.