Security and Business Continuity Administrator

The role:

As the Security and Business Continuity Administrator you will contribute to the successful delivery of outcomes across all business plan deliverables and business as usual activities which require security and business continuity expertise. This is a key role within the Digital & Technology team reporting to the Security & Business Continuity Manager. The role is predominantly concerned with supporting the team with the Commission’s security tasks, but you will also be required to advise and guide colleagues on external facing security matters and assist with Business Continuity tasks.

Your responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining security standards, certifications and accreditations in line with departmental or wider Government requirements.
• Engage with Business Continuity plan owners to monitor maturity and support the programme to deliver business continuity initiatives.
• Support the team in managing Cyber Security issues with key stakeholders, including external parties and actively develop strong working relationships.
• Maintain and help the team with developing, monitoring Cyber Security policies and security controls, ensuring they remain appropriate and proportionate to the threats faced and meet business requirements and central government policies.
• Reporting and escalating information security breaches in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Work closely with the Commercial team to assess and monitor information security compliance and resilience of third-party suppliers.
• Support the team on conducting security risk assessments to established controls to mitigate risk.
• Provide administrative support for internal and external audit and compliance activities.
• Support colleagues with providing awareness on general information security management principles and data protection.
• Provide administrative support to the security team at regular project meetings to manage, report and remediate information security risks.
• Support security awareness training and induction training for colleagues.
• Support the team with the day-to-day Business Continuity activities.
• Assist in incident response and crisis management, in the event of a security breach, natural disaster, or any other emergency.
• Stay informed of the latest security trends, emerging threats, and regulatory requirements, updating the Security and Business team accordingly.

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.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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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 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 6th September 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 14th September 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.

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If you want to contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference and join an organisation that is a force for good, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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