Regulatory Policy Advisor – Online Safety

Ofcom; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofcom, the UK regulator, is seeking Policy Advisors to support the development and delivery of online safety policy. You will work within the Online Safety Group to regulate online harms, collaborating with legal, technologists, economists and researchers to implement policy codes and guidance.

The role involves analysing data, shaping policy priorities, and ensuring robust outcomes for users online. Flexibility and commitment to inclusion are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory policy development and drafting clear policy documents or recommendations.
• Knowledge in AI, age assurance, and online platform features and functionalities (e.g., Proactive Tech, Recommender Systems & Content Moderation).
• Ability to evaluate problems and generate insights using evidence-based methods.
• Commitment to professional growth and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand how work contributes to Ofcom priorities and deliver on time to a high standard.
• Support project teams in solving complex policy problems by developing options and assessing risks.
• Research and analyse multiple data sources and draw conclusions for the wider team.
• Prepare clear documents (notes, agendas, briefings, consultations, reports) for internal or external use.
• Provide practical project management support (meetings, planning, programme updates).
• Help build strong relationships with online services to improve user protections.
• Develop online expertise across Ofcom’s work programme and stay abreast of online trends and regulation.

Skills

Policy development

AI knowledge

Age assurance

Online platform features

Proactive tech

Content moderation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Job description

Ofcom, the UK regulator, is seeking Policy Advisors to support the development and delivery of online safety policy. You will work within the Online Safety Group to regulate online harms, collaborating with legal, technologists, economists and researchers to implement policy codes and guidance.

The role involves analysing data, shaping policy priorities, and ensuring robust outcomes for users online. Flexibility and commitment to inclusion are central to the role.