BettingJobs
is working with an established UKGC operator who are seeking to bring in a
Senior Compliance Lead,
to join their team in East Sussex. This role is fully office based.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the senior compliance lead for the business, with overall responsibility for regulatory compliance.
* Maintain and develop the company's compliance framework in line with UK Gambling Commission requirements.
* Serve as the primary point of contact with the UK Gambling Commission and oversee all licence and regulatory matters.
* Provide senior oversight of AML/CTF, safer gambling, affordability, and wider compliance risk.
* Lead compliance monitoring, assurance, and issue remediation.
* Prepare and present compliance and regulatory risk reports to the Executive Team and Board.
* Lead, manage, and develop the Compliance Team, promoting a strong culture of compliance and accountability.
* Monitor regulatory developments and implement required changes across the business.
* Support business growth and change initiatives by embedding compliance at an early stage.
Requirements:
* Personal Management Licence (PML).
* Right to work in the UK.
* Extensive knowledge of UK gambling regulation and regulatory expectations.
* Significant senior-level compliance experience in a regulated environment (gambling preferred).
* Proven experience managing regulatory relationships and regulatory engagement.
* Experience leading teams and reporting to senior leadership or board level.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
* Relevant compliance, regulatory, legal, or governance qualification (e.g. ICA).
* Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF, safer gambling, data protection, and risk management frameworks.
* High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
* Calm, resilient, and confident under pressure.
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially aware.
* Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills.