About us

The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005. It is our responsibility to regulate the individuals and businesses that provide gambling in Great Britain, including the National Lottery.

We work in partnership with licensing authorities to ensure gambling businesses are compliant in order to make gambling safer and fairer.

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Our organisational structure

There are two groups which form the highest level of governance for the Gambling Commission.

They ensure we are open and accountable in our work:

Learn more about the Organisational Structure

Learn more about the Board of Commissioners

Learn more about the Executive Team

Committees

We have committees to ensure our decisions are made openly. Each group has specific areas of expertise for gambling-related issues.

You can also see committee membership details for our commissioners and senior leadership team.

Advisory groups

We have three expert advisory groups who provide us with independent advice to support the development of our regulatory approach. Each group is made up of different types of expertise – including academia and public health, digital and technology, and lived experience of gambling harms. You can read more about each group, its members, and its role.

Stakeholder engagement groups

We talk to a range of people who have an interest in gambling and the National Lottery to help us understand their perspectives. Occasionally we formalise this engagement by holding a forum.

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Our values & culture

Collaboration and innovation are very important to the culture here at the Commission. We use bi-annual surveys to gather colleagues’ views on how we can continue to improve as an organisation.

We also have regular communications across the organisation, and this helps to keep everyone updated on what we are doing and make sure we are regulating to the best of our ability.

There is a good balance between work and play. We have an annual conference where we all come together and the whole organisation gets involved with our seasonal activities which include Christmas movies, Halloween fancy dress and more.

Our Ways of Working apply to all colleagues to help us develop our behaviours which support our working culture. They are:

Outcome-focused: We put consumers at the heart of everything we do. We take responsibility for an issue and moving it forward. We deliver results through working collaboratively.

Reaching for ways to improve: We encourage feedback and ideas. We are committed to continuous improvement and are open to trying different ways of working. We celebrate successes and take responsibility when things go wrong.

Respectful: We recognise every colleague’s contribution. We give each other timely constructive feedback. We all encourage challenge.

Communicate well: We are clear and concise. We listen and check our understanding. We explain the reasons for decisions. Making this a great place to work: We all help to make the Commission a great place to work. We value and support each other. We demonstrate a positive attitude.

Making this a great place to work. 

We are proud to say that we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work. We are committed to developing our people and providing them with a rewarding experience where they can embrace diversity, champion wellbeing and strive for a positive work-life balance.

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Benefits 

Work-Life Balance: Based in central Birmingham (just two minutes away from New Street train station) and with hybrid & flexible working arrangements, colleagues enjoy the benefit of collaborating and learning both in person and remote working through our well-supported technology solutions.

Inclusive Culture: Join a friendly and inclusive environment where diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. Help yourself to the free Tea & Coffee whilst you’re here!

Great Benefits: Competitive salaries, plus a robust Civil Service pension with a 28.97% employer contribution. You'll start with 26 days of holiday, increasing to 29 days after two years, with the option to purchase additional days.

Unique Impact: Be part of the only regulator of the gambling industry in Great Britain, working to ensure fairness, safety, and integrity in the market.

Join the Gambling Commission

Meet the team

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Andrew Rhodes
Chief Executive and Accounting Officer

Shwmae! As Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, I'm responsible for day-to-day operations and management of the Commission. Through our Executive team we oversee delivery of our commitments in our business, to our sponsor department DCMS, to Parliament and to our people.

In my spare time, I'm Chair of the Swansea City AFC Community Foundation, a charity working with communities in Southwest Wales, I also keep pet chickens and play the piano very badly.
 

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Natasha Harris
Executive for People Services

Hello there! There are two key aspects to my roles as the Executive for People Services; running effective and efficient HR operations and designing interventions that enhance colleagues experience at the Commission.

The people operations team you'll be leading deliver Talent Acquisition and recruitment solutions to the business, administer our payroll, and provide HR support to colleagues across the business playing a pivotal role in the running of the Commission.
 

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