We are the leading independent charity and strategic commissioner for gambling harm prevention and treatment across Great Britain. We are guided by a Board of trustees, the majority of whom work in the health sector. We also work closely with the National Gambling Support Network, the NHS, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, the Office for Health Improvement Disparities, the Gambling Commission, and more, to reduce gambling harms.
To help achieve our vision of a society free from gambling harms, we are steered by a clear set of values which guide our behaviour, and shape everything we do.
We’re looking for a mixed-methods researcher with an interest and expertise in communications research. The role will suit you if you are naturally curious about people, enjoy tackling new challenges, and want to make an impact with insights generated through research.
This is a 5 months fixed term post with the possibility to extend subject to business requirements and funding.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday, 15th December.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview in January 2024.
If we receive early applications that meet the selection criteria for the role we may close, interview, and appoint to this vacancy ahead of the advertised closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. To apply, please review the job description of interest, and submit a CV and cover letter to: recruit@gambleaware.org.
Both your cover letter and CV should set out your interest in the role and how you meet the essential requirements in relation to the accountabilities and responsibilities for the role.
GambleAware is a very fulfilling place to work. I’m often struck by how much talent, expertise, and diversity I see in the team here. All of us are working to make a difference, pulling together as one team to help people at risk of gambling harms.
Though GambleAware operates in a fast paced and changeable landscape, we always centre the communities we exist to serve in our work, our mission and our principles.
I enjoy that I get the opportunity to work on so many different projects and to be a part of a big, interconnected web of likeminded passionate people.
I’m surrounded by talented, passionate and friendly colleagues who go the extra mile to help us succeed.
Learning from colleagues who all have immense knowledge and expertise means that I can grow and work to achieve not only my aims, but GambleAware’s aims of ensuring that everyone can access treatment and support for gambling harms.
Collaboration between finance, comms and engagement functions ensures seamless and professional fundraising.
We are committed to offering our employees a range of benefits to support their wellbeing. We regularly review and update our benefits. Below you’ll find a short summary of the benefits currently available, but you can find a comprehensive list your application pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For us, that means creating a charity where everyone at all levels feels like they belong and have a voice that will be heard. Our EDI group and Staff Forums are at the core of our charity. They are continuously committed to driving real change throughout the organisation and creating an inclusive culture for all.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff a wage based on the cost of living, to all staff.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application process. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact recruit@gambleaware.org.
Our policy for the management, processing and storage of personal data is in line with GDPR requirements. Please read our privacy policy for more information.
If you’d like to contact us about any our open opportunities, or the application process, please send an email to: recruit@gambleaware.org.
