Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.
Job Description
We’re Entain. Our vision is to be a leading player in the global betting and gaming sector to deliver entertaining experiences and our purpose is to deliver the most entertaining customer experience supported by market-leading player protection. We're home to a global family of more than 30 well-known brands, with a focus on sustainability and growth.
We are looking for a Graduate or someone that has some experience of politics to join our team. The UK & Europe Policy Executive will play a vital role in supporting the Public Affairs team. Reporting to the UK & Ireland Public Affairs Manager and working closely with the UK&I Head of Public Affairs, this role will involve contributing to public affairs activity in the UK and Ireland (50% of the time) and coordinating special public affairs and policy projects across Europe (50% of the time). This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and evolving sector.
Key responsibilities
* Work with an external agency to deliver the ‘Pitching In’ MP visits, programmes and other related parliamentary and community events.
* Assist the Public Affairs Manager in organising responses to consultations from Government and the regulator ensuring full stakeholder input
* Promoting our player protection measures, including highlighting the impact of the black market to stakeholders
* Coordinating responses to trade body requests for data for economic contribution and impact reports
* Working on a shop visit programme for new MPs throughout GB and Ireland
* Writing regular internal updates on public affairs developments in the UK&I and potentially in Europe to ensure senior stakeholders are kept up to speed with events
* Supporting the UK Public Affairs manager on special European projects including sharing best practice research into problem gambling and updating the company’s safer gambling narrative on a country-by-country basis
* Assist the UK & Ireland Public Affairs Manager in delivering the company’s UK&I public affairs strategy.
Specialist skills and experience
* Understanding of public affairs, policy, or regulatory environments, with an interest in the betting and gaming industry.
* Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to draft concise briefings and communications.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Well-organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
* A team player with a proactive and collaborative approach to work.
* Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes in the UK and Europe is highly desirable.
* Degree in Politics, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
* Previous experience in public affairs, policy, or government relations
* Familiarity with the UK and/or European legislative and regulatory landscape is an advantage.
Qualifications
* Project Management
* Communication skills
* Stakeholder engagement
* Research skills
* Collaboration and teamwork
* Attention to detail
* Organisational skills
* Network abilities
Additional Information
At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.
Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like
* A regular bonus
* Healthcare support
* A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
* Great development opportunities
* Wellbeing support, and so much more.
And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.
Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.