Gambling Commission
Assistant Casework Investigator - Illegal Markets

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Job title: Assistant Casework Investigators
Location: Hybrid working – Birmingham office 1 day per week (Tuesdays)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £27,517 per annum
Grade: 9
Job Req: IM2
The role:
This role is to support investigators on complex criminal and regulatory cases. You will be part of an investigation team and work closely with members of the Enforcement and Intelligence Programme of the Gambling Commission. You will also work closely with members of the National Lottery and Legal teams.
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
- Recognised by the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards 2026.
Your responsibilities:
- Safeguarding confidentiality at all times due to access to highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Facilitating and supporting case teams in progressing multiple cases to the required standard and deadlines.
- Coordinating and assisting in the delivery of regulatory and criminal cases.
- Maintaining equipment and logistical assistance.
- Preparing files for regulatory panels, criminal cases and Commissioner steers.
- Maintaining databases and case management tools.
- Drafting correspondence, reports and updates.
- Attending meetings and interviews.
- Collating, analysing and presenting information in line with the policies and procedures of the Commission.
- Providing initial research into cases to the required evidential standard.
- Building effective and collaborative working relationships across the Commission to ensure that targets and deadlines are met.
- Any other tasks appropriate to your role.
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Essential criteria:
- Experience of working in a dynamic environment providing support to multiple teams simultaneously.
- Ability to learn quickly and to think laterally and anticipate responses or actions to ensure smooth workflow and follow up with colleagues.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to recognise and manage priorities.
- Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and IT competency to use other databases and bespoke systems.
Desirable criteria:
- Working in an operational environment.
- Good working knowledge of regulatory environments/operations.
- Proven analytical skills with ability to summarise and communicate complex information and identify key points.
- Previous experience working to tight deadlines and targets and managing a demanding administrative workload.
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.
The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.
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The selection process for this vacancy will comprise two short tests to assess your IT skills and an in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. Interview questions will be provided in advance. 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 27th September 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 5th October 2026.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.
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.
If you want to contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference and join an organisation that is a force for good, we would be delighted to receive your application.
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