Jobs at Ofcom

Lead technical research and advisory work on technologies underpinning online services to support Ofcom's online safety objectives. Provide expert technical guidance on AI/ML moderation systems, encryption, privacy, and network architectures; design and manage research projects and experiments; assess regulatory feasibility and platform implications; produce analytical outputs for senior decision-makers; and build internal and external relationships to inform policy and regulatory approaches.

Lead day-to-day management and delivery of online safety projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to plan, structure and deliver milestones. Manage risks, resources and dependencies; surface and resolve blockers; provide governance reporting and escalate as needed. Oversee junior colleagues, support development, and ensure standards, deadlines and stakeholder expectations are met across policy, compliance and implementation workstreams.

Provide face-to-face and remote ICT support for Ofcom colleagues: diagnose and resolve incidents and service requests, manage devices and software (Microsoft 365, Endpoint Manager), maintain asset and application records, support AV and high-profile events, escalate and collaborate with 3rd parties, contribute to service improvement and project delivery.

Lead and project-manage spectrum policy workstreams, develop and draft consultations and decisions, collaborate with economists, lawyers and engineers, engage external stakeholders to gather insights, and design future spectrum management approaches that balance stakeholder needs and evidence-based recommendations.