Games Rating Authority
Games Examiner
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Games Examiner
£27,000 per annum | Full-time (9:00-17:00) | Stevenage (On-Site)
About the Games Rating Authority
The Games Rating Authority (GRA) is the UK's statutory administrator of the PEGI video game age rating system, responsible for ensuring that video games released in the UK are classified clearly and responsibly.
Operating since 1989, originally as the Video Standards Council, the GRA oversees age ratings for video games and plays an important role in helping parents, players, and industry professionals understand the nature and suitability of video game content.
The GRA is closely connected to the video games industry and works with publishers, developers, and international bodies on matters relating to age classification.
Responsible to: Operations Manager
The Role
We are looking for a Games Examiner to join our team in Stevenage.
The Games Examiner is responsible for examining video games and apps submitted for age rating and assessing their content against the current PEGI criteria. This involves detailed and sustained examination of gameplay, accurately recording relevant content, applying classification criteria consistently, and producing clear written reports.
The role requires someone who can look beyond their personal response to a game and assess content objectively against an established set of criteria. You will need to be comfortable examining a wide variety of games and genres, including games that may contain mature, challenging, or sensitive content.
You will also communicate with publishers and other industry contacts, both verbally and in writing, where clarification or discussion of a rating is required.
Main Duties
- Examine video games and apps requiring an age rating and assess their content against the current PEGI criteria.
- Accurately record relevant content identified during examination and prepare clear and concise examination reports.
- Apply and verify PEGI criteria consistently when determining age ratings and associated consumer information.
- Communicate with games publishers and other industry contacts, verbally and in writing, where required in relation to ratings.
- Manage the administration and record-keeping associated with examined games, including the appropriate handling of confidential information.
- Keep up to date with developments in video games, PEGI criteria, classification and relevant industry issues.
- Carry out general administration relating to the PEGI system and assist with wider office administration as required.
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Skills and Attributes
- Strong analytical and observational abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to identify relevant information and communicate it clearly and concisely.
- The ability to apply rules and criteria consistently, objectively and without relying on personal preferences.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Confidence working independently while contributing effectively within a close-knit team.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
- A high level of proficiency in playing video games and familiarity with a broad range of genres, platforms and gameplay styles.
- Familiarity with gaming terminology and the wider games industry, including PEGI ratings, gameplay genres, publishers, developers and online safety terminology.
- The ability to engage professionally with confidential, commercially sensitive or potentially challenging content.
Experience in games classification, content moderation, games development or publishing, online safety, regulatory work, or a related field would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Application and Assessment Process
All candidates applying for the Games Examiner position will be required to complete the following as part of the application process.
Gameplay Examination
Candidates should select a video game of their choice and review 30 minutes of gameplay footage, providing a link to the YouTube video used.
Candidates should submit a brief written assessment covering:
Content Log – Provide timestamps and concise descriptions of key moments relevant to age classification. Candidates are not expected to reproduce dialogue or document every moment of gameplay.
Classification Assessment – Apply the principles of the PEGI system to the game and footage reviewed, broadly following the approach used in PEGI's Advice for Consumers. This should include:
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- Advice for Consumers: The proposed age rating and the basis for it.
- Brief Outline: A concise overview of the game's premise, gameplay and relevant context.
- Content-Specific Issues: Content relevant to the proposed rating and its relationship to the relevant PEGI criteria.
- Other Issues: Other content or issues that may be relevant to parents, carers or players but do not directly determine the age rating.
Candidates should review the PEGI website, particularly “What do the labels mean?”, before completing the assessment.
Covering Letter
Candidates should submit a covering letter explaining their suitability for the role. This should address:
- Their interest in becoming a Games Examiner and working for the Games Rating Authority.
- Relevant professional or academic experience, including games examination, classification, content assessment, regulation, online safety or research.
- Their experience with video games, including relevant genres and platforms.
- Their knowledge of the wider games industry and related issues such as classification, regulation and consumer protection.
- Any other relevant skills, knowledge or experience.
In-Person Interview and Further Examination
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at the Games Rating Authority's offices in Stevenage.
The interview will consist of:
- Formal Interview: Discussion of the candidate's experience, skills, knowledge and suitability for the role, with an opportunity to ask questions about the Games Rating Authority.
- Further Games Examination: A practical exercise using gameplay material provided by the Games Rating Authority. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to identify and record relevant content, apply PEGI criteria and communicate their findings.
The exercise will be conducted under conditions designed to reflect the requirements of the Games Examiner role.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Games Rating Authority is committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process.
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