1256 — Betting shop and gambling establishment managers

Medium Skilled

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What this occupation covers

Betting shop managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities of betting shops and gambling establishments.

Typical duties


co-ordinates the work of other staff, plans work schedules and assigns tasks and responsibilities

maintains the accounts of betting shops and manages the budget

determines staffing, material, financial and other short- and long-term needs.

ensures compliance with relevant legislation and regulations

provides customer service and deals with customer complaints

promotes the betting shop and generates new business

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal qualifications for entry although entrants may be required to pass a maths test and have relevant experience. NVQs in Gambling Operations at level 2 and 3 are available.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations