Gambling Reform Strategy Lead

The Gambling Reform Strategy Lead role is a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced candidate looking for a stretching role in a fascinating area of Government policy. The role will span the work of the Gambling team, which includes land-based and online gambling policy areas and consumer protections. The role will lead on strategic planning for gambling reform, including making strategic connections across the department and more widely across Government, representing gambling interests with the governments missions and wider DCMS strategy. You will work closely with all areas of the team to stay up-to-date on policy developments, understand the impact of and mitigate against delays, and ensure ministers stay informed on progress and developments. The successful candidate will: Lead the horizon scanning policy development work to determine next steps in gambling policy. Lead on cross government and department strategic planning. Work with the Gambling Commission and DCMS analysts to monitor the effectiveness of the gambling reforms already implemented. Lead on all governance and risk management, including ensuring Ministers and senior leaders are kept up to date with the progress of the programme of work.