External Affairs Executive

The Betting and Gaming Council is the standards body for the betting and gaming industry and its members include betting shops, casinos and online betting and gaming companies.

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic External Affairs Executive to join our team, working closely with the Director of Public Affairs and Director of Communications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone entry-level or early in their career who is interested in politics, policy and communications, to gain hands-on experience working at the intersection of industry, government and media.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor parliamentary proceedings including debates, questions, select committee activity and legislative developments relevant to the sector, providing regular summaries for the BGC team and our members.
• Build relationships with parliamentarians, officials and regulators; represent the sector at meetings and roundtables.
• Support the Director of Communications with media monitoring and daily press summaries.
• Assist in drafting communications materials including press releases, newsletters, briefings and social media content, with opportunities to lead on ideation of content.
• Assist in drafting briefings, correspondence and stakeholder communications with Parliamentarians.
• Maintain accurate stakeholder engagement databases across the public affairs and communications teams.
• Support the organisation of key initiatives including industry campaigns and engagement programmes such as Safer Gambling Week.

Attitudes, knowledge and skills required

• A good understanding of UK politics and parliamentary procedure.
• Excellent communicator; able to distil complex policy into clear, actionable messaging.
• Proactive and enthusiastic; able to work across teams and deliver effectively.
• Knowledge of the betting and gaming industry would be a nice-to-have but is not essential.
• Willingness and ability to learn fast and apply that to help the BGC achieve its objectives is essential.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of the betting and gaming industry would be desirable but not essential.