Gambling Commission
Executive Director, Operations
Salary: £130,000
Location: Birmingham/Hybrid
The Gambling Commission is seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Executive Director of Operations. This pivotal role provides strategic leadership across the largest area of the organisation and presents a rare opportunity to shape the future of gambling regulation in Great Britain and beyond.
Established under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is recognised globally for its regulatory leadership. Our mission is clear: to keep crime out of gambling, to protect vulnerable people, and to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly and openly. With over 22.5 million adults engaging regularly in gambling and an industry generating more than £15 billion in gross revenue, the Commission oversees one of the most complex and rapidly evolving sectors worldwide.
The Executive Director of Operations holds responsibility for a workforce of approximately 140 professionals spanning licensing, compliance, enforcement, and intelligence. This position plays a critical role in delivering regulatory excellence, upholding high standards, and ensuring the organisation remains responsive to emerging challenges, ranging from match-fixing and political betting to anti-money laundering risks.
Close collaboration with the Chief Executive and wider Executive Team forms a core part of the role, contributing to the s...