Further Information

Reasonable Adjustments

The Gambling Commission wishes to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best. Our aim is to make your application as easy as possible. If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process or attending the interview, please let us know in your application via email to toria.lorman-connolly@gatenbysanderson.com

Disability Confident Scheme

The Gambling Commission embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. To submit an application under the scheme, please complete and upload the form on the application. Should you require this pack in an alternative format, please contact toria.lorman-connolly@gatenbysanderson.com

Code of Conduct

Please ensure you have read and are familiar with this document Code of Conduct (PDF)

References and Interviews

At the final interview stage GatenbySanderson will take up references on the preferred candidate but will only do so with prior consent from the candidate.

Terms of Appointment

Department: Chief Executive Office

Location: Birmingham, with an average of two days a week in the office.
As Chief Executive Officer you should expect to regularly travel to London in order to collaborate with key stakeholders. The CEO will be expected to maintain a visible presence across key markets and stakeholder groups, with national and international travel undertaken as required.  

Flexible/Hybrid working: Yes

Grade: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: c. £190,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

The Gambling Commission also offers a Civil Service Pension, one of the most attractive pension arrangements in the UK, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Panel Members

  • Ruth Evans, Chair
  • Emma Ward, DCMS Director General
  • Charles Counsell, Commissioner
  • Natasha Harris, Executive Director People Services
  • An independent panel member

* Panel members may be subject to change.