Project Manager in Birmingham

Department: Business Planning and Performance

Location: Hybrid working – Birmingham office at least 1 day per week

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 36 months for a short-term project or piece of work

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £40,973 per annum

Grade: 12

The role: As a Project Manager at the Gambling Commission, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects that support our strategic priorities and licensing objectives. Working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams to achieve measurable outcomes, you will play a key role in project planning, risk, governance and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered successfully, while contributing to continuous improvement and our ability to deliver change and realise benefits.

Our offer to you:

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution
• 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
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
• Open, collaborative and people-focused culture

Your responsibilities:

• Create and manage the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints
• Set project controls, design the project structure appropriate to the stage and apply appropriate delivery methodologies
• Work with the project team to coordinate and develop the business case, ensuring benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned
• Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships
• Identify and monitor project risks and issues, develop mitigating actions, and escalate as appropriate
• Provide key stakeholder reports and support effective governance and decision-making
• Build the Project Plan, apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives, track and report delivery against milestones
• Schedule resources to deliver the project
• Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders
• Follow the Gambling Commission’s portfolio and project delivery frameworks and contribute towards its continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Experience of managing projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including a relevant project management qualification (E.g., Prince2, APM)
• Applied knowledge of structured project management in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience in stakeholder management and engagement

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of Government Functional Standard for Project Delivery
• Previous experience working in a regulatory, investigative or governmental organisation

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.

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The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of a remote (MS Teams) 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 26th July 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 3rd August 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 issue 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 recognised 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 a force for good.