Ofcom

Associate, Online Safety Policy Development

Ofcom
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory policy development, with a strong ability to analyze data and draft clear policy documents. Capable of collaborating with diverse stakeholders and utilizing evidence-driven methods to inform decision-making in online safety.

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Regulatory Policy DevelopmentData AnalysisPolicy Document DraftingEvidence-Driven Decision-MakingOnline Safety Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support development of Ofcom’s approach to regulating online safety and protecting users from harmful and illegal content
  • Support development and delivery of policy work
  • Solve complex policy problems by developing options and considering practicality, risks, and long-term implications
  • Research and analyse multiple data sources and draw conclusions for the wider team
  • Produce meeting notes, agendas, briefings, consultation documents, and research reports
  • Provide practical project management support, including meeting setup, project planning, and programme management input
  • Build and maintain relationships with relevant online services
  • Support improvements in protections for users
  • Develop online expertise and monitor online trends, technological developments, and the public policy landscape
  • Collaborate with legal experts, technologists, economists, research specialists, and colleagues across the organisation
  • Work may involve research or policy development concerning sensitive or distressing online safety topics

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous experience of regulatory policy development
  • Experience gathering and analysing information from a range of sources
  • Experience drafting clear policy documents or recommendations
  • Experience assessing options and impacts
  • Experience using evidence to support decision-making
  • Experience in policy development
  • Knowledge of one or more of: AI, age assurance, and online platform features and functionalities (e.g. Proactive Tech, Recommender Systems, Content Moderation)
  • Ability to identify and solve issues using well-thought-out strategies
  • Ability to use evidence-driven methods to gather insights and make well-founded decisions
  • Ability to learn and develop skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others and share information and resources
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
  • Must submit a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Part-time hours, job shares, and other flexible arrangements may be available
  • Disability Confident Leader commitment guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria
  • Alternative application formats and adjustments available
  • Permanent and fixed-term 12-month positions available

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Hard Skills
Policy DevelopmentData GatheringImpact AssessmentOptions AnalysisProject Management
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Proactive TechRecommender SystemsContent Moderation
Industry Keywords
Online SafetyHarmful Content RegulationUser ProtectionPublic PolicyTechnological Developments