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Corporate Governance Framework

Our corporate governance framework sets out the necessary responsibilities and procedures that guarantee we operate properly.

Published
29 October 2021

Last updated
16 January 2024 - Changes

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  2. 24 - Staff

24 - Staff

Broad responsibilities for staff

24.1 Within the arrangements approved by the responsible Minister and the Treasury the Gambling Commission (the Commission) will have responsibility for the recruitment, retention and motivation of its staff. The broad responsibilities toward its staff are to ensure that:

  • the rules for recruitment and management of staff create an inclusive culture in which diversity is fully valued; appointment and advancement is based on merit; there is no discrimination against employees with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
  • the level and structure of its staffing, including grading and staff numbers, are appropriate to its functions and the requirements of economy, efficiency and effectiveness
  • the performance of its staff at all levels is satisfactorily appraised and performance measurement systems are reviewed from time to time
  • its staff are encouraged to acquire the appropriate professional, management and other expertise necessary to achieve the Commission’s objectives
  • proper consultation with staff takes place on key issues affecting them
  • adequate grievance and disciplinary procedures are in place
  • whistle-blowing procedures consistent with the Public Interest Disclosure Act are in place
  • a code of conduct for staff is in place based on the Cabinet Office’s Model Code for Staff of Executive Non-departmental Public Bodies(opens in a new tab) (PDF).

Staff costs

24.2 Subject to its delegated authorities, the Gambling Commission shall ensure that the creation of any additional posts does not incur forward commitments that will exceed its ability to pay for them.

Pay and conditions of service

24.3 The Gambling Commission’s (the Commission) staff are subject to levels of remuneration and terms and conditions of service (including pensions) within the general pay structure approved by the sponsor department and the Treasury. The Commission has no delegated power to amend these terms and conditions.

24.4 If civil service terms and conditions of service apply to the rates of pay and non-pay allowances paid to the staff and to any other party entitled to payment in respect of travel expenses or other allowances, payment shall be made in accordance with the Civil Service Management Code (opens in a new tab) and the annual Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance, except where prior approval has been given by the department and HM Treasury to vary such rates.

24.5 Staff terms and conditions should be set out and provided to the department together with subsequent amendments.

24.6 The Commission shall abide by public sector pay controls, including the relevant approvals process dependent on the organisations classification as detailed in the Senior Pay Guidance (opens in a new tab) and the Public Sector Pay and Terms Guidance (opens in a new tab).

24.7 The Commission shall operate a performance-related pay scheme that shall form part of the annual aggregate pay budget approved by the department, general pay structure approved by the department and the Treasury, where relevant with due regard to the Senior Pay Guidance.

24.8 The travel expenses of board members shall be tied to the rates allowed to senior staff of the Commission. Reasonable actual costs shall be reimbursed.

Pensions, redundancy and compensation

24.9 Compensation scheme rules and pension scheme rules should reflect legislative and HM Treasury guidance requirements regarding exit payments.

24.10 The Gambling Commission (the Commission) staff shall normally be eligible for a pension provided by the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme. Staff may opt out of the occupational pension scheme provided by the Commission, but that employers’ contribution to any personal pension arrangement, including stakeholder pension, shall normally be limited to the national insurance rebate level.

24.11 Any proposal by the Commission to move from the existing pension arrangements, or to pay any redundancy or compensation for loss of office, requires the prior approval of the department. Proposals on severance must comply with the rules in chapter 4 of Managing Public Money.

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