Deployment Assistant in Manchester

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

Join us in an exciting role where you’ll play a key part in delivering gaming experiences to players across the UK and international markets. As a Deployment Assistant, you’ll help ensure our gaming machine software is accurately managed, deployed, and maintained across our estate. We’re especially excited to welcome emerging talent whether you're early in your career or looking to move into the gaming industry, we value curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn just as much as experience.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values:

• Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
• Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
• Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
• Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
• Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and ongoing management of gaming machine software across the estate.
• Maintain and develop internal systems (such as Edge), ensuring all data is accurate, up to date, and fully traceable.
• Track and manage software changes, including updates and game configurations, ensuring everything is controlled and recorded accurately.
• Keep a clear and comprehensive view of software versions across all machines, ensuring consistency and visibility.
• Communicate software updates and changes clearly and professionally to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure all software versions remain compliant, escalating any risks or issues where needed.
• Assist in coordinating deployment activities, helping to ensure timelines and delivery milestones are met.
• Support audits of machine estates to confirm correct software is installed and discrepancies are identified and resolved.
• Produce reports and maintain documentation relating to deployments, data tracking, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with teams across the business (including Product, Compliance, Commercial, and others) to support smooth operational delivery.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, systems, and ways of working in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll bring to the role

• A strong interest in the gaming industry, with a basic understanding of how products are delivered and maintained.
• Ideally, some awareness of gaming regulations or compliance requirements (UK and/or international), or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in your work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the confidence to take ownership of tasks.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• A positive, customer-focused approach when supporting both internal and external stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word).

Qualifications

What You’ll Gain

• Full training on internal tools and processes, designed to set you up for success.
• Exposure to a wide range of teams and functions within the gaming business.
• The opportunity to develop your knowledge of deployment, operations, and gaming compliance.

What we can offer you

• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects
• 1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays
• Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing)
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Remote GP Access
• Private Medical Insurance
• Elective Benefits: Tastecard/ Travel/Dental Insurance/ Give As You Earn
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.