Head of UK Online Compliance
The UK Compliance team sits within the Risk & Intelligent Automation function and plays a key role in helping evoke plc deliver safe, responsible and customer-focused experiences. Made up of passionate compliance specialists, the team combines expertise with a forward-thinking mindset to support a business that embraces change and continuous progress.
As the Head of UK Online Compliance, you'll be responsible for ensuring that the company's UK online operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Your role is critical in maintaining a culture of integrity, transparency, and adherence to compliance best practices within the company’s UK online businesses. You'll collaborate with regulatory authorities, a wide range of internal stakeholders, and UK business teams to establish and uphold robust compliance frameworks.
At evoke, flexibility and trust are at the heart of our culture. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work, equipped with the tools and support needed to make a real difference for our customers. The company is committed to your development, helping you grow your skills, maximise your potential and build a rewarding long-term career.
- Ensuring compliance with UKGC Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), including social responsibility and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Leading regulatory reporting, audits, and licence applications and renewals.
- Monitoring, interpreting, and communicating regulatory developments and requirements to key stakeholders.
- Providing expert compliance guidance and support across the UK online business.
- Developing, reviewing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures for the UK online environment.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into day-to-day operations and decision-making.
- Implementing and overseeing monitoring and assurance activities to assess the effectiveness of compliance controls.
- Designing, delivering, and promoting compliance training and awareness initiatives to foster a strong culture of compliance.
- Significant experience in senior compliance, legal, or risk management roles, with a strong understanding of online gambling regulatory frameworks and industry best practices (required).
- Expertise in regulatory compliance, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk management within a regulated environment (required).
- Experience leading and developing effective compliance programmes, with the ambition and capability to help build a world-class UK Online compliance function (required).
- Expert communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills to influence decision-making and manage compliance risks effectively (required).
- Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off for caring responsibilities.
- Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
- Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
- Health and wellbeing tools and services, including support with mental health and financial education.
- Gym discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
- Hybrid working model with up to 4 days working from home.
William Hill is one of the UK's best-known bookmakers, founded by its namesake in 1934 taking bets around Birmingham. It has since grown into an international, multi-brand betting and gaming business spanning online and retail. The company is now part of evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), one of the world's leading online betting and gaming groups. Headquartered in London, William Hill operates sports betting and gaming products across multiple markets.