Head of Compliance - Technical Standards & Gaming

Role Summary

We are evoke plc, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies with internationally renowned brands, including William Hill, 888, and Mr Green. We are looking for a Head of Compliance – Technical Standards & Gaming who will be responsible for ensuring our UK‑licensed businesses comply with the GB Gambling Commission’s Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards (RTS) and other applicable equivalent regulations relevant to UK activities, covering both Retail and Online operations.

• Owning our RTS compliance framework.
• Ensuring RTS requirements are translated into clear internal standards, design controls, testing criteria, evidence requirements and approval gates.
• Providing second‑line oversight and challenge on whether products, systems and change activity meet RTS requirements before release.
• Maintaining effective governance over RTS control operation, assurance, issue escalation and remediation.
• Acting as the senior compliance SME for RTS interpretation, testing strategy and regulatory engagement on technical standards matters.
• Ensuring RTS obligations are embedded into product design, software development, architecture, deployment and operational processes from initial scoping through to live operation.
• Advising the business on where RTS applies within retail environments, particularly for products or channels that constitute remote gambling or rely on remote communication.
• Owning the running and results of the annual games testing audit.

• Significant experience in gambling compliance, technical compliance, IT controls, product compliance, technical assurance or technology risk in a regulated environment with hands‑on experience interpreting and implementing the Gambling Commission’s RTS or equivalent regulated technical standards.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing technical testing, certification, control evidence and release governance for regulated products or systems alongside experience working across software delivery, product, operations, supplier management and second‑line governance.
• Experience managing regulatory findings, technical incidents, audit actions and control remediation with experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders across compliance, product and technology.
• Working knowledge of the GB RTS framework, including security requirements and the Commission’s testing expectations with excellent understanding of technical control design, SDLC governance, defect and release management, third‑party assurance and evidence‑based compliance. Ability to convert regulatory standards into operational requirements, measurable controls and pragmatic governance.

• Industry‑leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off for caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts at a range of high‑street retailers.
• Financial compensation, pension and bonus schemes.
• Health and wellbeing tools and services, including mental health support and financial education, as well as gym discounts and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Hybrid working: up to 80% of the time from home with 20% office time.

We are committed to responsible gambling and inclusive hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.