Head of AI Trust & Safety

Ash by Slingshot AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Slingshot AI, the team behind Ash, is seeking a leader to shape trust and safety strategy for the Ash product. You will work with psychologists, researchers, and ML engineers to build novel AI safety systems in a sensitive domain.

You will translate findings into policies, communicate them internally and publicly, and develop practical processes for handling user reports and safety decisions. A thoughtful generalist with fast learning and a people-centered approach will excel.

Qualifications

• You have strong judgment and can navigate difficult questions without claiming certainty.
• You are an excellent writer and communicator who can translate complex thinking into clear prose.
• You have a hands-on, resourceful approach and collaborate across clinical, legal, engineering, and ML teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop principles and policies for safety, privacy, autonomy, and product usefulness.
• Turn ambiguous issues into clear decisions by investigating reports and emerging risks.
• Create clear processes for triage, investigation, escalation, and follow-through.

Skills

Strong judgment

Excellent writer

Written communication

Hands-on

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Privacy awareness

Mental health care

Research

Job description

Slingshot AI, the team behind Ash, is seeking a leader to shape trust and safety strategy for the Ash product. You will work with psychologists, researchers, and ML engineers to build novel AI safety systems in a sensitive domain.

You will translate findings into policies, communicate them internally and publicly, and develop practical processes for handling user reports and safety decisions. A thoughtful generalist with fast learning and a people-centered approach will excel.