UK Sports Director Leeds, United Kingdom

We are looking for an experienced UK Sports Director to lead and oversee the sportsbook proposition in the UK market. Primarily focused on BetMGM, the role is responsible for shaping and executing our ambitious sports betting strategy. This role is the UK sports domain expert, collaborating closely with global product, compliance, legal, and tech teams to localise and execute sportsbook initiatives that drive sustainable growth.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• UK Sportsbook Proposition: Oversee and manage the end-to-end UK sportsbook offering, ensuring it remains competitive and stays ahead of market trends.
• Commercial leadership: Monitor key performance metrics, identify and prioritise against actionable insights - owning the unit economics to drive compound growth.
• Market Positioning & Competitive Analysis: Continuously monitor market dynamics, competitor offerings, and customer behaviours to refine tactical and strategic priorities.
• Campaign Management: Collaborate with UK marketing teams to perfectly position BetMGM and leverage data-driven promotions to drive acquisition, retention and reactivation.
• Help ensure all sportsbook operations and campaigns meet UKGC requirements and uphold industry-leading responsible gambling standards.
• Local Product Feature Development & Prioritisation: Work with product teams to define and prioritise key sportsbook features, consistently maintaining tier 1 product parity and identifying where we focus on gaining superiority.
• Local Pricing & Trading Strategy: Help develop and refine pricing and trading approaches to maximise profitability while maintaining a compelling customer experience.
• Player Profiling & Risk Management: Help localise player profiling methodologies to optimise trading decisions.

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Proven experience in a senior sportsbook, commercial or trading leadership role within a tier 1 UK betting operator.
• Transformation experience: We have big plans to match our big ambitions for BetMGM - being a change agent is a key skill.
• Experience with customer segmentation, cohort analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent knowledge of UK sports betting market trends, competitor strategies, and regulatory considerations - ideally with expert horse racing experience.
• Ability to drive day-to-day collaboration between trading, marketing, and product teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Strong analytical skills with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of sportsbook operations, including pricing models, risk management, and trading strategies.
• Proven to be able to distill complexity to unlock growth.

WHO WE ARE

LeoVegas Group is part of MGM Resorts International, one of the world’s leading hospitality and entertainment companies. MGM Resorts International is currently the fifth largest global gambling operator in the EGR Power 50, and combines the strength and scale of a global powerhouse with the agility and innovative spirit of a tech-driven iGaming leader. At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the iGaming industry. We’re a team of over 1800 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 16 offices worldwide.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home.
• Workation: Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
• Plenty of time to recharge - 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
• Invest in your future: Very competitive matched pension contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Family BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
• Wellbeing allowance: £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
• A great workplace experience - Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, Monday breakfasts, and Friday lunches.
• A social culture you’ll love - Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
• Support for growing families: Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
• Stay active & save money: Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts.

And there’s more… We’ll share even more of our global perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!

JOIN US! If you are passionate about sportsbook operations and want to play a key role in shaping the future of sports betting within LeoVegas Group, we would love to hear from you!