Pre-Crime Programme Manager

OPEN RIGHTS GROUP; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a committed Pre-Crime Programme Manager to lead advocacy against predictive policing and the use of surveillance technologies. This role involves managing coalitions, conducting impactful research, and drafting vital policy documents. The ideal candidate values collaboration, has experience with marginalized communities, and brings effective project management and advocacy skills to the role, promoting human rights within the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Passionate advocate with experience in managing multiple projects.
• Knowledgeable about current and emerging technologies impacting policing.
• Strong policy background related to human rights and surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Safety Not Surveillance Coalition.
• Develop detailed policy positions on AI and data deployment.
• Conduct campaigns to raise awareness of digital rights threats.

Skills

Advocacy

Project management

Research

Policy drafting

Job description

Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Pre-Crime Programme Manager

The Pre-Crime Programme Manager leads our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism policy, with a particular focus on raising awareness of, and challenging, the impact on over-policed and over-surveilled communities Reality.

They are responsible for the development and implementation of the Pre-Crime programme, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and other staff to expand the programme’s profile, network and funding opportunities.

As a Programme Lead, they will also be responsible for working with the SMT and other Area or Programme leads to further develop and uphold ORG’s values and collaborative working culture. They will be recognised as an issue‑expert and senior leader within the organisation.

Activities

This is a permanent position at Open Rights Group, and we have secured a number hõ project grants to deliver the following activities:

• Lead and manage the Safety Not Surveillance (SNS) Coalition, the UK’s only coalition fighting to prohibit AI- and data‑driven predictive policing. SNS brings together grassroots partners with national organisations to build power in communities, secure media coverage, engage decision‑makers and mobilise those with lived experience.
• Develop detailed policy positions onERVED the deployment of AI and data‑driven technologies by private and public actors in criminal justice, immigration and national security.
• Advocacy to encourage decision makers, including MPs, Lords, UIGlobal government departments and the Information Commissioner’s Office, to adopt ORG’s and the coalition’s recommendations.
• Conduct campaigns that raise awareness of the threats posed to people’s digital rights by the data‑driven technologies in policing and counter‑terrorism, as well as more broadly.
• Through research and FOIs, help build a legal case with our partners against covert Police‑led pathways under Prevent, the UK’s counter‑terrorism programme.
• Opportunities to campaign against digital ID, the Online Safety Act and to protect freedom of expression.

What we’re looking for

Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as predecessor’s the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge.

You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.

You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society.

You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology.

You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate)].*

You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.

What the job will involve:

• Research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.
• Drafting policy documents: including public‑facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.
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