Senior Compliance Officer NEW

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Buzz Bingo

Senior Compliance Officer

Salary Up to £45,000 per annum

Full Time, Hybrid role with occasional travel

At Buzz Bingo, we’re focused on creating safe, fun experiences for our players and great careers for our people. Compliance is key to protecting our customers, colleagues and licences, and we’re looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to help us keep raising standards.

If you’re passionate about regulation, enjoy working with stakeholders, and see compliance as an enabler of great business decisions, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• As a Senior Compliance Officer, you’ll work across our retail and digital operations, supporting first-line teams to embed strong, effective compliance practices throughout the business.
• You’ll be a trusted advisor, helping translate complex regulation into clear, practical guidance while ensuring Buzz remains fully aligned with regulatory expectations in the UK and Gibraltar.

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of UK gambling regulation (Gambling Act 2005, LCCP, POCA, TACT)
• Experience in gambling industry compliance (5+ years desirable)
• Experience drafting and implementing policies, procedures and risk assessments
• Confidence translating legislation into clear operational guidance
• Experience supporting or designing evaluation and monitoring frameworks
• The ability to assess ideas and recommend appropriate control measures
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Discretion, professionalism and excellent time-management skills
• Experience with Safer Gambling, AML, GDPR and DSARs will be particularly valuable.

What We Offer

• App – fast remote GP access plus physical & mental wellbeing support for you and your family
• Thrive App – NHS-approved mental wellbeing support
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships
• Buzz Brilliance Awards – our employee recognition scheme
• Buzz Learning Platform – access hundreds of online courses
• Access to trained Mental Health Advocates
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 20% depending on company performance
• 5 weeks annual leave + public holidays (pro rata)
• Buy extra holiday via salary sacrifice (if eligible)
• 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food & soft drinks (across certain functions)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

Your role will include:

• Championing a positive, enabling compliance culture across the organisation
• Supporting adherence to the Gambling Act 2005, LCCP, POCA, TACT and related guidance
• Ensuring compliance with Gibraltar Remote Technical & Operating Standards, AML Codes and Proceeds of Crime legislation
• Leading and supporting the evaluation of Safer Gambling and Anti-Money Laundering controls, ensuring they are robust, effective and regulator-ready
• Helping enhance our evaluation frameworks to drive continuous improvement
• Drafting, reviewing and maintaining policies and procedures so they stay current, practical and aligned to regulatory change
• Supporting incident management, regulatory reporting and licensing requirements
• Reviewing and approving marketing materials, providing clear compliance guidance
• Supporting training frameworks, ensuring colleagues have the right learning at the right level
• Acting as a key compliance stakeholder on business and change projects
• Maintaining accurate records and managing priorities effectively in a fast-moving environment

Who you’ll work with

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the entire business, including our retail clubs, digital teams and head office, as well as working closely with:

• Regulators including the Gambling Commission and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner
• External legal advisers, trade bodies and third-party suppliers
• You’ll be part of a small, highly motivated compliance team, so strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Working at Buzz Bingo

• Remote-first role, with occasional travel to clubs, Nottingham Head Office and other locations
• The opportunity to influence, educate and make a real impact
• A supportive, collaborative culture where compliance is respected and valued

If you’re ready to play a key role in protecting our business and supporting positive change, we’d love to hear from you.