Disclosure Co-ordinator
Birmingham, West Midlands
About Us
Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.
We are currently looking for a Disclosure Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £34,000 per annum
- Civil service pension
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ holiday
- Option to buy up to five days’ extra annual leave
- Additional benefits
Joining us means joining a dynamic, high profile sector and being at the cutting edge of regulation, where the work you do has a real impact on people’s lives.
It also means joining an organisation that is inclusive, that respects work-life balance and is completely dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential. Whether that’s through flexible working, really understanding how you work best or exposing you to real opportunities to challenge yourself, if you’re passionate about making your mark on the industry and on society, then we will help you do that.
The Role
As a Disclosure Co-ordinator, you will ensure that our regulatory and criminal cases effectively fulfil their disclosure obligations.
Working closely with our Casework Investigators and Intelligence, Legal, Licensing and Compliance teams, you will make sure that cases are progressed and managed in a high-quality, timely and cost-effective manner.
Reporting to the Director of Enforcement and Intelligence, you will:
- Ensure that our disclosure policy and protocols remain current and effective
- Act as the principal disclosure officer (or support others performing this role) on regulatory reviews and criminal investigations
- Examine, summarise and schedule all materials gathered during investigations
- Analyse information critically and maintain an awareness of the strategic context in which the issue or case fits
- Represent the Commission in correspondence and at Court and Panel hearings regarding disclosure matters
About You
To join us as a Disclosure Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Previous formal disclosure training
- Considerable experience of the application of the tests to apply ‘Relevancy, Sensitivity and the Disclosure Test’ to materials as outlined in the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996
- Experience of engaging with and managing stakeholders, including their legal representatives
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Altia and case or information management systems
- The proven ability to identify and manage risk and make sound judgements regarding the disclosure of information
- The ability to demonstrate compliance with the Codes of Practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- To be prepared to represent the Commission in interviews and hearings
Other organisations may call this role Disclosure Specialist, Disclosure Officer, Principal Disclosure Officer, Disclosure Analyst, Casework Co-ordinator, or Casework Investigator.
The closing date for applications is the 1st March 2021.
We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.
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Working hours: 37 hours per week