Senior Associate, Online Safety Policy Development
Core
Develops and implements UK online safety policies and guidance to protect users from harmful and illegal content under the Online Safety Act 2023.
Role type
Senior policy management generalist (regulatory policy development)
Builds
Policy codes, guidance chapters, and regulatory frameworks for online services
Domain
Public policy / Online safety regulation / Digital governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
regulatory policy development, evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement, complex information analysis, policy drafting, project management, senior stakeholder communication, trend forecasting, solution design
Preferred skills
knowledge of AI, age assurance, online platform features, content moderation, proactive tech, recommender systems
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Shape work to deliver Ofcom priorities; lead thinking and influence policy direction; resolve complex policy problems through analysis; draft clear guidance chapters; oversee and project manage junior colleagues; engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders; develop online expertise and monitor regulatory trends
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
