ControlAI is hiring for Policy Advisor – AI Safety & Security (UK)

EDRi; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit organization is seeking a Policy Advisor to lead engagement with UK parliamentarians on AI safety and governance. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical strategies and drive policy actions that mitigate risks associated with AI technologies. You will work closely with senior leadership, brief officials, and design impactful messaging and campaigns. If you are passionate about AI safety and eager to make a difference in the public policy landscape, this position is perfect for you, offering a chance to influence significant legislative efforts in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in parliament, civil service, or public affairs.
• Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and visual formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with UK parliamentarians on AI safety policy.
• Track and report on policy engagement progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Self-starting mindset

Knowledge of AI safety

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Economics

Degree in Public Policy

Job description

ControlAI is hiring for Policy Advisor – AI Safety & Security (UK)

ControlAI is a non-profit organisation working to prevent the development of unsafe superintelligence and to secure a future in which AI benefits humanity. Since its founding in 2023, ControlAI has influenced policy in the UK, EU, and US through legislative drafting, public campaigns, media outreach, and coalition-building. Its mission is to mitigate extinction-level risks posed by AI technologies.

Job details

Location

London, UK (on-site)

£55,000 – £85,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Hours of work

Full-time

Contract

Permanent

The role

You’ll lead engagement with UK parliamentarians on AI safety and superintelligence governance. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll shape strategy, brief officials, and drive concrete policy action to reduce AI-related risks.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy or similar
• 2+ years of experience in parliament, civil service, a think tank or public affairs
• Strong communication skills across written, verbal and visual formats
• Drive, adaptability, and a self-starting mindset
• Knowledge of AI safety or willingness to learn fast

What you’ll be doing:

• Brief parliamentarians and civil servants on AI safety policy
• Grow political support for AI risk mitigation
• Track and report on policy engagement progress
• Design and iterate messaging and campaigns with a results-driven mindset

How to apply:
Submit your application through ControlAI’s recruitment portal. The process includes resume review, take-home tasks and multiple interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submissions are encouraged.