Events Officer

Job title: Events Officer
Location: Hybrid working – Birmingham office 1 day per week
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £32,225 per annum
Grade: 10
Job Req: COM18

The role:

As a valued member of the Public Affairs team, you will have a key role in helping to deliver the Commission’s programme of events and stakeholder engagement. This will include supporting major Commission events, supporting our wider stakeholder engagement work, and leading on smaller engagement or event projects.

Our offer to you:

- Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata)
- Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
- Flexible working & family friendly policies
- Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
- Open, collaborative and people-focused culture

Your responsibilities:

- It’s about communicating for the Commission. You’ll help to deliver the Commission’s major communications projects, including major events and Conferences, and lead on a small number of communications projects such as Commission attendance at other third-party events.
- It’s about engaging with stakeholders. You’ll support a number of stakeholder relationships for Communications and Engagement and support a wide range of relationships, including with industry and the National Lottery. You will also contribute to stakeholder mapping and maintain information on the Commission’s stakeholder relationships.
- It’s about in-person engagement. You’ll support the development and updating of the Commission’s events programme. You will ensure save the dates, invites, information and post-event comms are drafted and sent out in a timely manner, make sure our events meet our requirements of professionalism and accessibility, and you’ll think creatively about how we can present information in an engaging format.
- It’s about being part of the team. You’ll assist with ad hoc projects across the Communications & Engagement team when needed. General communications team support and administration as required during busy periods.
- It’s about personal development. You will be responsible for your own personal development and will be supported by a team that welcomes and recognises the value of learning and development as we continue to work at our best.

The postholder will occasionally be required to travel nationally and stay overnight in this role.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have a passion for delivering exceptional external-facing events and communications, recognising the importance of event and logistical management. You’ll be confident managing competing priorities and work supporting the Public Affairs team in delivering our ambitions. You’ll be collaborative, motivated and creative, working as part of a multi-disciplinary comms and engagement team. You’ll be comfortable communicating with, and advising, senior leaders across the organisation. And you’re enthusiastic about great communications, creating relationships and proud of the important role you’ll play in creating and delivering exceptional events and engagement opportunities that deliver real impact.

Essential criteria:

- Experience of planning, creating and running events.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of major communications projects, including drawing up communications plans and preparing material to share with stakeholders.
- Experience of mapping and maintaining records on stakeholders.
- Strong administrative skills with experience of working with and to budgets.

Desirable criteria:

- Interest in stakeholder engagement and public affairs.
- Experience of or interest in project management.
- Experience of supporting or managing colleagues who are working on an event or specific projects.

Your application:

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website.

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The selection process for this vacancy will comprise an interview consisting of competency and technical questions. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 20th July 2026.

About us:

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issue licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry.

We’re proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognised the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration.

Please apply if you want to be part of an organisation that is a force for good