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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in online safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on the technical aspects of online networks and systems. Capable of leading complex research projects and effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
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Online Safety ExpertiseCybersecurity KnowledgeAI/ML-Driven Content ModerationTechnical Advisory ExperienceRegulatory Compliance Understanding
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Hard Skills
Architectures of Online NetworksIntegration StrategiesDeployment ModelsContent Moderation TechniquesPerformance Evaluation TechniquesSafety by Design ConceptsData Privacy PracticesEncryption StandardsUser Access ControlHash Matching
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementProject Management
Industry Keywords
Online Safety GroupRegulatory ProposalsTechnical InputResearch ProjectsTechnical DemonstrationAI InnovationsMachine LearningData ManagementInternet GovernancePublic Policy
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide expert guidance to policy, supervision and enforcement colleagues in the wider Online Safety Group and across Ofcom during policy development processes and industry engagement activities, on the technical aspects of online safety.
- Analyse the technical feasibility of regulatory proposals and assess their potential impact on online platforms, users and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical input to support assessments of platform systems and processes against regulatory requirements.
- Lead the design and delivery of complex research projects, often in partnership with specialist third parties and other policy/functional specialists (e.g. strategists, economists, lawyers, data scientists etc.), ranging from desk-based reviews to the delivery of practical experimental and technical demonstration projects.
- Manage and support projects focussed on: examining in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern to Ofcom; creating an evidence base for the application of a technology or combination of initiatives to tackle particular challenges relating to online safety, including informing assessments against regulatory expectations; identifying and analysing new technologies that present significant opportunities in areas where existing regulation may be incomplete; and supporting the development of new regulatory mechanisms.
- Produce analytical outputs to support senior management decision-making and internal technical capability building across the Online Safety Technology team and the wider Online Safety Group.
- Monitor developments in the tech industry, including innovations in AI, machine learning, encryption, and data management, to anticipate and advise on future regulatory challenges.
- Proactively manage internal relationships to help define business-relevant research programmes and maximise the application of findings, including by effectively communicating with non-technical audiences.
- Strengthen external relationships with industry, academia, and public bodies to jointly define and deliver research programmes successfully.
- Represent Ofcom and advocate for the role of technology across a range of external industry and policy working groups, in order to shape the technology debate, the regulatory landscape and inform national policy.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Practical and theoretical expertise in the architectures, integration strategies, deployment models and operation of online networks and systems
- Understanding of key concepts in Safety by Design, cybersecurity, encryption standards and data privacy practices with practical knowledge of how these areas affect online safety.
- Practical knowledge of the operation of technical tools and techniques used in online content moderation, including AI/ML-driven systems for text, image and video analysis, methods such as hash matching, keyword detection and rule-based filters, and user access control.
- Knowledge of assessment techniques to evaluate the performance and scalability of technology systems related to content moderation and user safety.
- Experience of working in a technical advisory role, with a focus on online safety, digital security, or internet governance is desirable.
- Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or science subject but candidates with evidence of equivalent demonstrable skills and experience in required specialist knowledge areas will also be considered.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility is at the heart of how we work because we want you to thrive in a way that suits you best.
- Most roles can therefore be adapted for part-time hours, job shares, or other flexible arrangements.
- Learn more about our Rewards, Benefits and Wellbeing on our careers page.
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