Jobs at Ofcom

Lead complex policy work for Ofcom’s Online Safety Fees regime, including scope assessments, policy reviews, consultation development, stakeholder and provider engagement, implementation governance, risk management, and policy communications. The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating cross-functional delivery within a developing regulatory framework.

Lead policy development on child sexual abuse and exploitation online, using subject-matter expertise, evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement, and analysis of emerging technologies. Advise senior decision-makers, support supervision and enforcement teams, develop regulatory recommendations, assess social-media age restrictions, and produce clear internal and external policy documents. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, economic, government, and charitable-sector stakeholders, with possible line management responsibilities.

Develops evidence-based online safety regulation and policy for Ofcom, addressing harmful and illegal online content. Responsibilities include researching complex issues, analysing evidence, drafting guidance and policy recommendations, managing cross-functional work, engaging stakeholders, and advising senior leaders. The role may cover AI, age assurance, recommender systems, content moderation, and sensitive online harms such as terrorism, child sexual abuse, and self-harm.

Provide expert technical advice on age assurance and digital identity technologies within online safety regulation. Lead research and evaluations, assess technical feasibility and risks, translate complex concepts for policy and leadership audiences, prepare briefings and demonstrations, monitor emerging trends, and engage with academia, industry, public bodies, and external technical groups.