(UK) Policy Advisor - AI Safety & Security

control AI; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a strategic thinker to enhance parliamentary engagement on AI security. This role is pivotal in advocating for policies that address the extinction risk posed by superintelligence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy analysis, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for navigating the complexities of AI governance. Join a mission-driven organization that is making significant strides in influencing public policy and securing a safer future for humanity. If you are goal-oriented and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 5%

Catered lunches

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in parliament, civil service, or public affairs.
• Exceptional communication skills across various formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert briefings on superintelligence risks to parliamentarians.
• Track and analyze progress toward key policy deliverables.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Communication Skills

Campaigning

Parliamentary Engagement

Technical Understanding of AI

Education

BSc. or MSc. in Computer Science

BSc. or MSc. in Economics

BSc. or MSc. in Public Policy

Job description

About ControlAI

ControlAI is a non-profit organisation that works with a singular mission to prevent the development of unsafe superintelligence and secure a great future for humanity.

We develop policy and legislation; secure media coverage; produce high-quality videos and infographics; design and run effective digital and physical campaigns; organise events; and influence policymakers. In less than two years of operations, we have secured public support for our campaigns from high-ranking politicians, have authored draft bills for the UK and US, have created multiple viral videos, and have led international coalitions.

For example, since our founding in 2023, ControlAI has gathered over 25 UK lawmakers in acknowledging the risk of superintelligence, over 60 UK lawmakers in support of our policy to ban deepfakes across the supply chain, ensured foundation models were kept in scope in the EU AI Act against concerted corporate lobbying, and developed a comprehensive policy plan to address extinction risk from AI.

Role Description

We are expanding our UK policy team and seeking a dynamic, strategic thinker to drive forward our parliamentary engagement on AI security and safety. This role reports up to ControlAI’s Head of Advocacy, and will work closely with senior leadership.

This role is central to building public and political momentum for addressing the extinction risk posed by superintelligence. Our priority is to expand our base of parliamentary support and translate growing concerns about AI into concrete policy action.

We are looking for a skilled policy professional who can navigate the technical complexities of AI policy and the practical realities of Westminster.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide expert briefings to parliamentarians and civil servants on superintelligence risks and governance solutions.
• Apply a results-driven “campaigning” approach toward policy goals, ensuring commitments to action and coalition growth across government, academia, and industry.
• Test messaging, iterate fast, and continually optimize based on feedback and results.
• Track, analyze, and report on progress toward key deliverables—e.g. “How do we hit 30 engaged members of Parliament by June?”

Ideal Qualifications:

• BSc. or MSc. in Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in either parliament, civil service, a subject-relevant think tank, or a public affairs firm.
• Relentlessly goal-driven, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by ownership. Excited by directions like “present at this Parliamentary committee, figure it out.”
• Exceptional communication skills—clear, persuasive, and audience-aware across written, spoken, and visual formats.
• Past experience with AI safety, another technical subject, or the ability to learn quickly about new technologies.

Salary: £55,000 - £85,000 a year, commensurate with experience.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but are passionate about our mission.

Application Process

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will interview strong candidates as they apply. The position will remain open until filled, but we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to receive priority consideration.

The application process consists of resume review, take-home test tasks, and multiple phone screens. We will communicate details of the interview process to candidates as they proceed, and expect the process to take between 2-6 weeks for most candidates.

Other Details

Location: We are headquartered in London, UK, a 5 minute walk south of London Bridge.

Benefits: We offer pension contributions up to 5%, catered lunches, and 25 days holiday.

Visa: ControlAI can provide visa assistance for exceptional candidates we hire.