Executive Director

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), the statutory regulator responsible for overseeing betting, gaming and lottery activities in Jamaica, invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Executive Director.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Executive Director is the Chief Regulator and Accounting Officer of the Commission and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive management to ensure the effective regulation, supervision, and integrity of Jamaica’s betting, gaming, and lottery sector.

The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Board of Commissioners on regulatory risk, compliance posture, enforcement outcomes, and emerging sector threats, and is responsible for safeguarding institutional independence, integrity, and public trust.

The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and will be employed on a contractual basis, reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing overall strategic leadership, direction, and executive management of the Commission in accordance with its governing legislation and applicable public-sector accountability frameworks.
• Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Commission’s Strategic Plan, Corporate Plan, Operational Plans, and Annual Budget.
• Serving as the principal advisor to the Board of Commissioners on regulatory, operational, financial, legal, reputational, and emerging sector risks.
• Ensuring effective governance arrangements, including timely escalation of material risks and the provision of accurate, decision-ready information to the Board and its Committees.
• Providing executive leadership for the regulation, supervision, licensing, compliance monitoring, and enforcement of betting, gaming, and lottery activities.
• Overseeing risk-based regulatory supervision, including differentiated oversight of high-risk and low-risk operators and effective consumer protection measures.
• Leading and overseeing the Commission’s risk-based AML/CFT/CPF supervisory responsibilities and coordination with relevant domestic and international authorities.
• Monitoring the regulatory environment and advising on legislative, regulatory, and policy reforms required to strengthen sector integrity and effectiveness.
• Championing technology and digital transformation initiatives to enhance regulatory effectiveness, data governance, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
• Ensuring sound financial management, internal controls, and compliance with the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act, Financial Administration and Audit Act, Public Procurement Act and Guidelines, and related frameworks.
• Providing leadership to the senior management team and fostering a high-performance, ethical, and accountable organizational culture, including succession planning and people development.
• Leading stakeholder engagement and representing the Commission with Government Ministries, regulators, industry stakeholders, and international partners, as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and results-oriented executive who possesses, at minimum:

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Sector Management, Law, or a related discipline, with at least seven (7) years’ experience at a senior management or executive level; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Sector Management, Law, or a related discipline, with at least ten (10) years’ experience at a senior management or executive level.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Proven executive leadership experience in a regulatory, oversight, or complex public-sector environment.
• Strong governance and leadership capability, with sound judgement and integrity.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk-based regulation, compliance, and enforcement.
• Executive-level appreciation of financial management, accountability, and risk management.
• Ability to lead and adapt to technology and digital transformation within a regulatory environment.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including political acumen.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Basic salary: $11,455,206 - $15,405,979 administered in keeping with Ministry of Finance & the Public Service's guidelines.
• Fully maintained motor vehicle.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a detailed résumé and cover letter addressed to:

Director, Human Resources & Administration
 Human Resources & Administration Division
 Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission
 78cef Hagley Park Road
 Kingston 10

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please be advised that the successful candidate will be subjected to background checks.