Opportunities

University of Nottingham - PhD Research into Gambling Advertising

Posted 20/09/2024     Closing Date: TBA

Eleanor - a PhD student at the University of Nottingham is looking for volunteers with lived experience of harmful gambling to assist her in a research project.

The research focuses on how gambling advertisements use metaphor and other visual/linguistic techniques to influence audiences.

She is keen to hear from individuals with lived experience of gambling-related harms, and would like to invite them to participate in focus groups where she would present some of the adverts to gather feedback on how they interpret the messages within the commercials. These insights will be essential in helping her understanding the impact that gambling adverts, that work to sanitise and subtly promote gambling, have on how people perceive and understand this widely accepted but risky activity.

This is a voluntary role and may not be suitable for individuals who may still find themselves being triggered by gambling advertising.

If you would like to know more, or wish to offer to help with this research then please email info@glenetwork.org with the subject "Phd Research" and we will pass your details on to her.

 

Behavioural Insights Team - LEAP

Posted 20/09/2024     Closing Date: 27/09/2024

The Behavioural Insights Team in association with Bournemouth University are looking to recruit six people to join an Advisory Panel in support of a new study starting in October this year and running until December 2025.

This is a voluntary role but participants will be paid £750 for what is anticipated to be 30 hours time commitment over the study period.

"This study is interested in understanding individuals' experiences of using different tools and strategies to help them reduce or stop gambling, such as gambling management tools, self-exclusion, or online education. We are especially interested in the experiences of people from groups at risk of marginalisation (this could include but is not limited to women, individuals from the Black and Ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people experiencing mental health challenges or disabilities, those facing digital exclusion)."

Further details and how to apply to join the study Advisory Panel are available below:

BIT LEAP recruitment Information doc (2)

Money and Mental Health PI - Research Community Members

Posted 20/09/2024     Closing Date: TBA

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute are looking to recruit individuals with understanding of Harmful Gambling to join their Research Community as part of their newly launched Gambling Harms Action Lab.

This is a voluntary role.

Money and Mental Health are a charity set up by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis.

"We have just launched the Gambling Harms Action Lab, working with banks to improve their support for people. We have previously worked with banks around implementing gambling transaction blocks but there is more to be done. 

To launch this important new project, we need your help. We are looking for people with experiences of gambling harms and mental health problems to join our Research Community, you will be taking surveys and testing tools so banks can provide the best support possible."

Further details and how to apply to join the MMH Research Community are available  ---> here

 

EPIC Restart Foundation - Chair of Trustees

Posted 06/08/2024     Closing Date: 07/10/2024

EPIC Restart Foundation are looking to recruit a Chair of Trustees

This is a voluntary (unpaid) role.

EPIC Restart Foundation are an established registered charity providing recovery and after care support in the gambling harms sector.

"EPIC Restart is now seeking a new Chair to lead the Foundation into the next exciting phase of development and growth.  Our Chair of Trustees will lead the board to shape the strategic direction of the Foundation, ensuring robust governance while acting as an ambassador and fostering strong relationships between the board, team and stakeholders. "

Please note the closing date for this role has now been extended (as above).

Further details and how to apply are available  ---> here

 

GambleAware - Lived Experience Council

Posted 20/09/2024     Closing Date:16/10/2024

GambleAware are looking for individuals with lived experience of gambling harms to contribute to join their existing Lived Experience Council

The Lived Experience Council forms a central part of GambleAware's structure and executive functions, acting alongside the Board of Trustees and "enabling the charity to meet the needs of their beneficiaries by ensuring that communities of people with lived experience of harms associated with gambling in Great Britain are able to provide expert advice to GambleAware’s activities, programmes and strategic development."

The LEC consists of up to 12 members, including a Chair, and existing members have strong connections with the wider LLE community, with many of them working for organisations and charities in the sector.

The initial term of office is 3 years, and it can be renewed once for a further 2 years (maximum of 5 years in
total).

If you would like to find out more, or register your interest, further details are available here --> LEC Recruitment

 

Epic Restart Foundation - Head of Operations

Posted 20/09/2024     Closing Date: 04/10/2024

EPIC Restart Foundation are looking to recruit a Head of Operations

This is a part-time (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) 2 year fixed contract position (Salary up to £43k pro rata) and is remote (home working) based.

"We are seeking a Head of Operations to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage a broad scope of operational functions, including workplace governance, people management, digital support, data and risk management. "

While this is not specifically a Lived Experience role EPIC Restart Foundation are founded and led by Lived Experience and having existing knowledge of harmful gambling as well as the other required attributes for the role would doubtless be seen in a positive light. It is certainly an amazing opportunity for someone with a passion to improve outcomes for those experiencing harmful gambling legacies to make their mark on the sector.

Further details and how to apply are available along with the Job Pack  ---> here

 

Centre for Military Gambling Research - Lived Experience Panels

Posted 06/08/2024     Closing Date: TBA

The Centre for Military Gambling Research, in partnership with Swansea University are looking to recruit volunteers to join two Lived Experience Panels they are forming

Milgam Lived Experience Advisory Panel - The advisory panel will be set up to oversee all of the Centre’s research activities. This will involve a one-hour meeting to take place quarterly, at a location of members’ convenience (including online).

Members will receive a £25 shopping voucher for each hour of their time.

Friends and Family Lived Experience Advisory Panel - This panel is being set up to advise a research project focused on the impact that gambling has on the family and friends of military personnel. It is looking for family, partners, adult children and friends of both currently serving and ex-service personnel to advise in all aspects of study.

Further details and how to apply are available on the MilGam website  ---> here

 

Bournemouth University - LGBTQ+ Communities

Posted 06/08/2024     Closing Date: TBA

Bournemouth University's Responsible Gambling Project Team is looking for further volunteers to interview in relation to ongoing research into the impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities.

Details of the research carried out so far can be found here

In particular the team headed up by Dr Reece Bush-Evans is looking to interview:

  • Individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced harm from gambling.
  • Service Providers who have experience of offering treatment and support to LGBTQ+ individuals

Reece has already worked alongside Ygam and Gordon Moody as part of this research, and together they have attended various pride events to speak to individuals about gambling impacts, but Reece and the team would love to be able to speak to more people and more providers to build a comprehensive picture of what the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community are, and how service providers can help create LGBTQ+ accessible spaces.

If you feel you can help the team in achieving this then please get in touch with either Reece or the team using:

Dr Reece Bush-Evans           email: rbush@bournemouth.ac.uk

Gambling Research Group  email: gam@bournemouth.ac.uk