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Why choose Ygam? 

Ygam has grown quickly over the last few years and continues that sustainable growth plan, with more recruitment planned during 2023. Ygam currently employs around 40 staff, but we expect to be circa 55 staff by the end of 2023.   

We try to create a unique, engaging work environment where our employees believe in and live our values (Integrity, Empathy, Innovation, and Empowerment). With a fully remote working team, we embrace the diverse needs of our staff group, providing a supportive and enjoyable environment.  

In return for your passion, dedication, and hard work you will be rewarded with the following: 

  • An incredibly generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days, increasing to 29 and 30 days with 2- and 5-years’ service (in addition to Bank Holidays).  
  • We also offer enhanced paid leave during our annual December shutdown. 
  • Fully supported home working environment, including home office equipment, and flexibility over hours worked. 
  • Competitive Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity & Partner leave/pay. 
  • Life Assurance Scheme 
  • Up to 6% matched pension contribution. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme, inclusive of 24/7 GP appointments & telephone counselling. 
  • Simply Health Cash Plan, including Contribution to Dental, Optical, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Podiatry and Reflexology costs. 
  • A broad suite of Continuous Personal Development (CPD) opportunities. 

 

 

 

Ygam has received a Gold Investors in People Accreditation and are a recognised Investors in People employer. Ygam has also been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant and has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge. 

This is an exciting time at Ygam as we grow our reach and the impact of our work. We are looking for people to help us expand, develop, and excel.  

Current opportunities

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Training Associate: Safer Gambling
Salary: Circa £150 per day

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To help us deliver our Safer Gambling Training programmes we wish to employ a team of highly skilled professional self-employed associate facilitators to work with us on a casual basis. Associates will be required to deliver training in a variety of locations and settings to gambling operators/licensees. These sessions may be facilitated in conjunction with Ygam’s Business Development Officer and our partner, Betknowmore.

Successful applicants will ensure that our recognised quality standards and the agreed values of Ygam/Betknowmore are upheld in the delivery of the Safer Gambling Training Programme. Training will be delivered both online and face to face. 

Associates will provide support/encouragement to those attending and update all relevant records within agreed timescales. It will also be a requirement to feedback any issues arising from the training to the Business Development Officer ASAP.

Associates will also be required to attend occasional meetings, such as reviews with the Safer Gambling team. They will also be required to undertake initial training sessions, to be able to facilitate to an agreed standard. It will also be a requirement to stay up to date on course/industry content within specific subject.

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University and Student Engagement Team Ambassadors
Voluntary position
Home based/Remote

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking YGAM Ambassadors to join our University and Student Engagement Team on a voluntary basis until Dec 2023.

We’d love to hear from students with an interest in Mental Health, psychology, and gaming.

We are seeking an individuals who are outgoing, with a confident personality. You will enjoy engaging with other students and be able to advise us on the experiences of students with regards to gaming and gambling.

If you are interested, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 detailing what you would bring to the YGAM student advisory board and how your experiences (life and/or work) demonstrate how you display the YGAM values of being Authentic, Agile, Practical, Courageous and Personable.

Good luck with your application. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Linda Scollins-Smith at linda@ygam.org.

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