International Public Policy Manager

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About us

We’re a dedicated scientific community, committed to “solving intelligence” and ensuring our technology is used for widespread public benefit. We’ve built a supportive and inclusive environment where collaboration is encouraged and learning is shared freely. We don’t set limits based on what others think is possible or impossible. We drive ourselves and inspire each other to push boundaries and achieve ambitious goals.

We constantly iterate on our workplace experience with the goal of ensuring it encourages a balanced life. From excellent office facilities through to extensive manager support, we strive to support our people and their needs as effectively as possible.

Our list of benefits is extensive, and we’re happy to discuss this further throughout the interview process.

Snapshot

As DeepMind continues to grow, we are now seeking a hardworking individual to join our Public Policy team.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of policy development and be able to make a meaningful contribution to our policy strategy. Our ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a policy environment that supports our efforts to use AI technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery.

The role

The role requires experience working in policy development and stakeholder management, and a background in emerging technology or science policy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is a genuine interest in the societal implications of advanced technologies. The role will be based in DeepMind’s offices in London.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of our policy and government engagement strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with governments and the wider policy community across multiple countries, representing DeepMind in external meetings and industry forums.
• Draft insightful and compelling policy submissions, briefings and papers.
• Identify and share insights into relevant emerging political and policy trends, helping to anticipate issues, risks and opportunities.
• Support senior executives’ policy engagement and advise internal teams on the policy implications of our work.
• Contribute to the development of DeepMind’s positions on emerging and relevant public policy issues, working closely with our outstanding technical teams and researchers

About you

• Extensive experience working in policy development and / or research - demonstrable experience of developing compelling public policy positions.
• Strong grasp of science and technology policy and dedication to working towards policy solutions that benefit society.
• Ability to quickly assimilate complex issues across multiple areas, including technical and regulatory issues, and distil and communicate them effectively.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence a variety of audiences, in person and in writing.
• Experience in building and handling stakeholder relationships, with a track record of working collaboratively towards common goals.
• Extensive experience executing strategies and working with policy stakeholders across a combination of international contexts, particularly the US and the EU.
• Highly organised, strategic thinker with the ability to balance complex and challenging demands
• Proactive teammate with the ability to exercise good judgement (and humour) in a fast paced environment.
• Powerful curiosity that keeps you ahead on policy debates and issues.
• Passionate about making a commitment and contribution to DeepMind’s mission

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in government, consultancy, an international organisation, academic institution, or think tank
• Experience of or good working knowledge of AI policy issues
• Proficiency in multiple languages
• Experience in investigating, negotiating and publishing emerging technology policy thinking or other, relevant material

*We are also recruiting for a UK Public Policy Manager - please see our careers page for more detail*