The role:
As a Senior Business Analyst you will be working on large transformation programmes, supporting the Gambling Commission’s (the Commission) Corporate Strategy and Business Plan. You will work with a range of stakeholders across the Commission and external suppliers, to help shape new processes and systems.
You will analyse current processes, designing improved future state, support data migration, and contribute to procurement activity. You will ensure systems, data structures and processes are robust, secure, compliant and aligned with the Commission’s statutory duties. You will operate in a highly regulated public sector environment, where transparency, auditability, integrity and strong governance is essential.
We are looking for someone with proven experience of working within either Finance and/or HR domains, with the ability to work collaboratively with Digital, IT, procurement, and suppliers, with experience supporting enterprise system change in a regulated organisation. You’ll be working on a Corporate Systems Programme delivering transformation across Finance and HR.
Our offer to you:
- Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
- 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 including compressed hours
- Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
- Open, collaborative and people focused culture
Your responsibilities:
You will:
- Identify and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, with the ability to lead and influence to support critical delivery decisions.
- Co-ordinate and lead on the elicitation and evaluation of requirements against the present state (where we are) and the target state (where we want to be) and identify opportunities to develop successful business requirements as well as cultivate stakeholder relationships needed to make the transition. Be responsible for identifying areas of improvement, exploring feasible options, analysing the effects of change and defining success measures.
- Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making.
- Proactively undertake research and analysis to understand how a business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology.
- Be accountable for defining and assuring analysis artefacts, such as problem statements, epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria and requirements, to communicate user, business and technical needs
- Effectively work with external suppliers and technical teams to ensure new systems meet user, business and technical needs, and are aligned with organisational goals.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues, influence stakeholders and manage relationships effectively. Building relationships and communicate clearly and regularly with stakeholders.
- Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to system functionality.
- Support data migration strategies for new systems, analysing data requirements to ensure they align with user, business and technical needs.
- Translate analysis artefacts to support procurement processes, ensuring needs are being represented throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Support multiple projects within a larger programme of work.
- Support project team resource and wider Analysis community with learning and development to embed good analysis practice, providing coaching and mentoring to professionals across the Commission.
The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their Manager.
What we’re looking for:
Essential criteria:
- Direct experience of working on Finance and/or HR system implementation projects in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Experienced in leading and engaging others (individuals and teams) to quickly deliver on requirements. Holding others to account for their responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and presentational skills, with the ability to articulate complex information to a varied audience, building trust, managing expectations, influencing at all levels and leading autonomously.
- A solution orientated mindset with the ability to work at an accurate pace and cope with ambiguity.
- Understand the need to collaborate and ‘join the dots’ as needed across multiple projects.
Desirable criteria:
- Knowledge of project and programme management methodologies (APM, MSP etc)
- Previous experience working in a Regulatory or Governmental organisation.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be declined. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of a presentation on a job-related task and an in-person 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 14th June 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 29th June 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 issues 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 recognized 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 force for good!
