Why Join Us

We want everyone at the Gambling Commission to feel valued, supported and rewarded for the work they do.  We offer a comprehensive rewards package, known as Our Deal, that goes beyond pay and remuneration.    

Your contribution to the work of the Gambling Commission will be recognised and rewarded with a salary in line with your responsibilities.  An annual pay review ensures that your earnings remain competitive.  

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%.    

We also have a flexible lifestyle benefits scheme that allows you to hand‑pick the perks that suit your personal needs and enjoy tax advantages at the same time.  Simply make your selections during our enrolment window, and your chosen benefits will start the following month.  At the same time, our discounts scheme gives you access to savings across supermarkets, high‑street favourites and online retailers so that you can enjoy more of what you love for less.  And for families, the government‑run tax-free childcare scheme offers more support.   

You can also take advantage of Cycle to Work, interest free rail season ticket loans and interest free SmartTech purchases paid through your salary. 

Our approach to work aims to encourage productive and healthy work habits.  We have a range of initiatives that allow time for the things you love outside work.  Our full-time hours are 37‑hours per week and our hybrid working model (typically requiring you to attend the Birmingham office one day per week) facilitates even more freedom.  

The standard annual leave for the Chief Executive is 29 days per year.  

Above all, we’re committed to creating an environment where balance is part of everyday work.  This isn’t just something we say, as of April 2026, 39% of our people take advantage of our alternative working patterns options. We encourage healthy working habits that promote wellbeing, so you can build a career that supports, not competes with, your personal life. 

The Gambling Commission has a culture of succession, with 58% of opportunities being filled internally in 2025.  We are committed to your professional development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities at all levels.  

As proud members of the West Midland Employers Coaching and Mentoring Pool we offer a range of apprenticeships.  Subject to qualifying criteria, you can gain invaluable on the job learning and a professional qualification in an area relevant to your role.  

You will have access to a wealth of resources on our digital learning platform so that you have the right knowledge and skills for your role. 

We are also able to host and sponsor secondments with other Public Bodies for wider experience    

More informally, we host regular colleague engagement activities such as our Exec led Connect sessions and our in-person colleague conferences allow everyone to stay updated about the work of specific teams and across the Commission. 

And finally, we have a recognition scheme to reward high performance. 

We’re proud to foster a people focused, collaborative culture where everyone feels valued for who they are and what they bring.  

Our approach starts with our values (Constructive, Fair, Accountable and Professional) and is supported by our People and Culture Strategy.  This is not just the right thing to do; it helps us build effective teams that better understand and reflect the wide range of people involved in the gambling industry we regulate.  

We want you to reach your full potential, and we are committed to creating an environment where that’s possible. You’ll always be treated with dignity and respect as we recognise that when people feel truly valued, they’re empowered to do their best work.  

Our commitment comes to life through several vibrant employee network and social groups, bringing together colleagues with shared goals or backgrounds. It’s also reflected in the accolades and recognition we’ve earned for our culture. 

Our centrally located Birmingham office is less than 200 metres from Grand Central and New Street Station, making commuting simple and convenient. Its prime location also puts you right at the heart of the city, with an extensive choice of shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities on your doorstep.  

Inside the office offers a modern working environment with excellent facilities throughout. You’ll find fully equipped kitchens, welcoming communal areas and a range of well‑designed meeting spaces.  Our tech‑enabled workspaces are comfortable, collaborative and built to support flexible, high‑quality working.  

The building is fully accessible and designed with your wellbeing in mind.  A wellbeing room is available for meditation or prayer, and on‑site shower facilities make it easy to freshen up before, during or after the working day.  

To help you stay refreshed, we also provide complimentary drinks.  

We have your home-working environment covered too.  We provide the necessary equipment you need to work effectively, and we complete a Display Screen Equipment assessment within your first week to ensure that you are comfortable.  All employees are provided with a Surface laptop and peripheral equipment, wireless headset, monitor and chair with other equipment being available dependant on role and personal circumstances.   

Your wellbeing is fundamental to being yourself at work and performing effectively.  We want everyone to thrive, and we have a wide range of wellbeing initiatives to support you.  

Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a health and wellbeing portal and 24/7, 365‑day access to confidential telephone advice on a wide range of topics, including legal, financial, family and relationship matters.  Free counselling services are also available, and medical advice can be accessed directly when needed.  

If you are managing a health concern, our occupational health advisers can offer expert advice on workplace adjustments.  They can also provide confidential counselling through referral when specialist support is needed.  

We have trained mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to offer immediate support and signpost to professional help when required.  

Alongside these services, we regularly run employee wellbeing activities and offer optional employee health checks to support your ongoing health and happiness at work.