Policy and Research Manager

About the Company

The Betting and Gaming Council is the standards body for the betting and gaming industry, and its members include betting shops, casinos and online betting and gaming companies.

Betting and gaming is a key part of the UK’s dynamic and diverse leisure and entertainment industry. The industry contributes over £4 billion in taxes to the UK Exchequer and provides work for over 110,000 people. As the single industry body, we work with our members, large and small, to raise standards, create a culture of safer gambling and build public and institutional trust in our world class industry.

Established in 2019, the BGC puts the customer first to drive standards over and above regulatory requirements to ensure a safer, fairer betting and gaming experience for all.

About You

You must have either 1-2 years’ experience working in a policy or research related field, or minimum a 2:1 degree from a subject that requires working with data and carrying out research. You will be a confident communicator, both in person and in writing, with experience of working closely with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.

You will be comfortable in analysing documents and publications and formulating responses to consultations with tight deadlines. You will be able to critically analyse reports and provide succinct and accurate summaries for a range of stakeholders. You will also be a persuasive communicator and able to influence others in a positive way. You will have excellent organisational skills and be confident in handling multiple policy and technical projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of the betting and gaming industry is desirable. The willingness and ability to learn fast and apply that learning to help the BGC achieve its objectives is essential.

Responsibilities:

• To assist and, as directed, lead on creating policy delivery plans and ensuring their implementation;
• To assist and support the PRI team with designing, drafting, and delivering policies;
• To provide critical analysis of publications relevant to the industry;
• To work with members and external stakeholders to deliver on the BGC’s data repository work;
• To act as a liaison point between members and the PRI team;
• To act as the representative for the BGC on external working groups, and report back on those groups to the Director of Policy for consideration and decision-making;
• To support the administration of BGC working groups, as needed, including supporting with the delivery of materials associated with the agenda. This will include documenting the minutes of these meetings where resourcing requires;
• To work closely with members and support the co-ordination of members’ responses to industry projects as required; 
• As required and directed, work with external consultants and legal counsel to support BGC policy and regulatory affairs work;
• To assist BGC as a champion of change to create a culture of safer gambling through policies;

Attitudes, knowledge and skills required:

• Developed understanding of data analysis and research protocols, including how to analyse and critique research methodology;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Outcomes and deadlines focussed;
• Positive and engaging team member within an office environment;
• Confident communicator with different stakeholders, both external and internal;
• Ability to project manage multiple initiatives;
• Team player and able to adapt to changing deadlines with the required urgency;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Working knowledge of policy development process or experience in compliance would be an advantage but not essential.

Salary: competitive + 10% performance bonus

Closing Date: Friday 12th September

Location: the role will be office based from Smith Square in Westminster.