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UKGC seeks head of illegal markets on £65,000 salary

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The UK Gambling Commission is recruiting a head of illegal markets to coordinate its response to illegal gambling, according to the commission’s job details. The full-time role carries a £65,000 annual salary, with a part-time option requiring at least 30 hours a week; applications are due by 24 May 2026. Interviews are expected from 5 to 9 June.

The recruitment signals UKGC focus on coordinating its response to illegal gambling and sets out the role’s application timeline.

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