The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), the nation’s newly established online gambling regulator, is actively recruiting and hiring for foundational management positions as it continues to build its operational capacity.
The authority has advertised openings for the role of Executive Officer, a crucial first-level management position that will support the regulator’s core functions in licensing, compliance, and consumer protection.
The recruitment drive is a key step in the GRAI’s ongoing establishment phase, as it prepares to fully implement the comprehensive legislative changes outlined in the Gambling Regulation Act 2022.
The successful candidates for the Executive Officer positions will report to senior management and will be instrumental in developing and executing regulatory policies, monitoring industry compliance, and engaging with various stakeholders.
The roles may be situated within several key departments, including Licensing, Consumer Protection, and Technology, reflecting the broad scope of the GRAI’s mandate.
Responsibilities for the position will include drafting official reports, managing internal and external communications, coordinating complex projects, and handling sensitive data.
The role is designed to be a cornerstone of the GRAI’s efforts to create a safer and more transparent gambling environment in Ireland, with a strong focus on protecting vulnerable individuals and raising public awareness about gambling-related harm.
To be eligible, applicants are required to hold a Level 7 qualification (equivalent to an ordinary bachelor’s degree) or higher and possess at least three years of relevant professional experience.
Candidates must also demonstrate core competencies in areas such as people management, analysis, communication, and effective delivery of results.
This hiring phase follows the online gambling regulator of Ireland and its recent publication of its initial licensing guidelines and a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Gibraltar’s regulator, signaling that the Irish authority is methodically moving toward full operational readiness.
