Market Insight Adviser – Part-time

Market Insight Adviser – Part-time
Birmingham, West Midlands (with hybrid working)

We are looking for a Market Insight Adviser. In this role, you will work within the Strategy Team at the Gambling Commission, helping to analyse data and information on developments within the gambling industry to identify market trends. You will assist in preparing market insight material to help inform our work regulating gambling on behalf of consumers, the public and licensees.

This is a part-time role within a wider organisation proudly awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation. We are committed to providing regular internal opportunities for development.

The Benefits:

- Salary of circa £30,500 (pro rata – 22 hours)
- Civil service pension, with an employer contribution rate of 27%
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working, specific guidelines are to be agreed with line manager
- 26 days’ holiday (pro rata 22 hours), rising to 29 days after two years’ service, with the option to buy up to five days extra ANNUAL leave

Key Responsibilities:

1. Horizon scanning:

- Collate insight on the gambling industry, including market trends and emerging technologies.
- Analyse data from various sources to assist the team in identifying and explaining opportunities, and potential risks within the gambling market.
- Monitor market and regulatory developments in other jurisdictions to inform regulation in Great Britain.

2. Internal engagement:

- Assist the team in the preparation of reports, presentations, and recommendations based on market insights and regulatory analysis.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences to gather expertise and contribute to the development of market insight outputs.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to share insights, coordinate activities, and foster a collaborative approach to gambling regulation.
- Contribute positively to the wider work of the Commission, participating in working groups, identifying opportunities for improvement and undertaking personal development.

Person Specification:

Essential:

- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret and summarise information from a range of sources.
- The ability to communicate insights concisely and effectively using strong written and oral skills and the ability to prepare and present information in a timely fashion as and when required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with colleagues within the immediate team and more widely across the Commission.
- The ability to coordinate tasks and deliverables in accordance with project lead requirements
- The ability to work as a member of a team and demonstrate a strong collaborative, work ethic.
- Curious mindset with the ability to explore and source new insight independently or as part of a project.

Desirable:

- Knowledge, experience or interest in the gambling industry

Our Ways of Working:

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 our 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.

About Us:

Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 14th May 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visas currently.

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