Head of Compliance Governance and Engagement

William Hill

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Job descriptionThe UK Compliance team, part of the Risk and Intelligent Automation Function, is made up of dedicated professionals who ensure strong regulatory standards and customer protection across the business.The Head of Compliance Governance and Engagement plays a key leadership role, driving strong compliance governance and building trusted relationships across the business. This role is crucial in upholding effective oversight and championing a culture of regulatory excellence across our UK gambling operations.What you'll be doing
  • Design, implement, and maintain governance structures and the compliance policy framework to meet evolving regulatory expectations
  • Ensure compliance policies and standards are up to date, effective, and aligned with UK regulatory requirements
  • Drive the effectiveness of Compliance Committees through meeting facilitation, deck preparation, action tracking, and issue escalation
  • Oversee regulatory KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to senior stakeholders, including the Board and Audit Committees
  • Build strong partnerships with Legal, Risk, Audit, Product, and Operations to embed a culture of compliance
  • Lead initiatives that educate and influence internal stakeholders on compliance obligations and regulatory expectations
  • Develop and maintain the compliance monitoring framework, track assurance outcomes, and map controls to regulations
  • Stay ahead of regulatory changes (e.g., Gambling Act reform, UKGC consultations) and benchmark against industry best practices.
Who we are looking for
  • Expertise in compliance, governance, and regulatory affairs within the UK gambling or other highly regulated sectors
  • Deep knowledge of UKGC requirements, LCCP, AML, data privacy, and safer gambling regulations
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional initiatives, and deliver effective compliance programs
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and clear communication with both internal and external audiences.
What we offerOur roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of our evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer-
  • Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
  • Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
  • Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
  • Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
  • Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
  • Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
  • Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting
  • Healthcare: We prioritise the health and well-being of you and your loved ones, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
  • Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind
More about evokeWe're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.ApplyAt evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!Business evoke

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