Operations Manager

Oxford AI Safety Initiative - OAISI; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford AI Safety Initiative is seeking an Operations Manager to pioneer their operational efforts. This role involves managing daily operations, enhancing community outreach, and supporting fellowship programs while building a dynamic, thriving AI safety ecosystem in Oxford. Applicants should be detail-oriented, organized, and motivated by a commitment to AI safety.

Benefits

Free catered lunch on weekdays

Access to the office gym

Flexible working hours

Global mentorship network

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience running events and community programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and finances.
• Coordinate fellowship and event programmes.
• Oversee communications and outreach.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Airtable

Notion

Job description

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The Oxford AI Safety Initiative (OAISI) is hiring our first employee to help us reach more exceptional early-career individuals and support them to have an impact in AI safety sooner.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to build a thriving AI safety ecosystem in Oxford and work on ensuring that the development of this century’s most important technology goes well, we’d like to hear from you.

As Operations Manager, you will work closely with OAISI’s leadership committee to help us expand OAISI’s reach and build on existing successes. Core tasks will include managing day-to-day operations and finances, coordinating our fellowship and event programmes, overseeing communications and outreach, and supporting community growth initiatives.

This is a dynamic role that will develop alongside OAISI’s growth. Your initial responsibilities will span the following areas, with significant opportunities to shape the position and expand your scope as we scale up:

• Communications and outreach
• Community building

Key benefits: you’ll be entitled to a free catered lunch on weekdays, along with snacks, access to the office gym, and other amenities. You’ll be free to attend research seminars, games nights, and seasonal events held at the office. Outside of OAISI events & meetings, you’ll have flexibility to manage your own working hours. Last, you’ll benefit from our global mentorship network, with support and check-ins from experienced AI safety group organisers around the world.

Essential skills and abilities

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent project management and prioritisation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues before they arise
• Comfortable with task management systems and low-code tools (Airtable, Notion, etc.)
• Experience running events and community programmes, with demonstrable successes
• Motivated by AI safety and OAISI's mission (prior knowledge or expertise about the potential risks posed by transformative AI is preferred but not required)
• Excited to work in a fast-moving, startup-like team with evolving responsibilities
• Enjoy giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Able to work independently while maintaining frequent communication
• Comfortable delegating and asking for help when needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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