Department for Culture Media and Sports Recruiting for Key Position for Gambling and Lotteries

_{The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is recruiting a key policy lead. (Image: DCMS)}

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has advertised a job within the Gambling and Lotteries team. The role involves working on policy and delivery priorities related to gambling and lotteries in Great Britain, including land-based casinos, slots and online gambling, with a focus on reducing harm and protecting children and young people.

Key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Leading one or more areas of proactive Gambling and Lotteries policy.
• Working agilely on new policy issues relating to the gambling and lotteries sector. 
• Leading a small team and taking a leadership role in the team.
• Collaborating with other government departments and stakeholders to deliver policy outcomes.

Search for Candidates with Experience of Gambling Legislation

The DCMS states that they are looking for candidates who have excellent drafting skills and experience working on legislation or policy areas connected with government regulation.

DCMS is looking for people who will also have leadership experience, including setting direction and ensuring work is delivered to tight deadlines.

The role requires the candidate to have a solid understanding of the gambling and lotteries sector, as well as experience working on complex policy areas. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Role Requires Counter-Terrorist Checks 

The job advert includes information on the selection process, which will involve a sift and interview. The sift will assess the candidate's Statement of Suitability, while the interview will assess their behaviours and strengths through a presentation. The interview will also include a short oral presentation, which will be provided prior to the interview.

The DCMS is looking for people with stakeholder management skills, including building strong and productive working relationships with experts and external stakeholders.

They also place an emphasis on people with experience of working across teams and organisational boundaries and with strong communication and influencing skills.

The role is full-time only, and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal and counter-terrorist record check.