Online Safety Policy Advisor — Regulatory Focus

Ofcom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofcom is seeking a Policy Advisor in the Online Safety Policy Development team. You will help regulate online safety, shaping policy codes and guidance while collaborating with legal experts, technologists, economists and researchers to develop robust policy options.

We support flexible resourcing and expect you to contribute across priority areas such as AI, age assurance, and online platform features to deliver safer online experiences for UK citizens.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory policy development with evidence-based decision-making.
• Ability to analyse data sources and draft clear policy documents.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and advising on policy options.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver online safety policy work with cross-functional colleagues.
• Research, analyse and consolidate data to support policy decisions.
• Produce concise documents, briefings, and consultation materials.
• Provide project management support to policy initiatives and timelines.
• Build relationships with online services to improve user protections.

Skills

Regulatory policy development

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Ofcom is seeking a Policy Advisor in the Online Safety Policy Development team. You will help regulate online safety, shaping policy codes and guidance while collaborating with legal experts, technologists, economists and researchers to develop robust policy options.

We support flexible resourcing and expect you to contribute across priority areas such as AI, age assurance, and online platform features to deliver safer online experiences for UK citizens.