International Policy Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

About Us

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

We’ve built a supportive and inclusive environment where collaboration and learning are encouraged.  We constantly iterate on our workplace experience to support flexibility and balance. 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

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

The Role

The role requires experience working in policy development, strategic advisory, and stakeholder management, specifically with exposure to emerging technology or science policy.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a genuine curiosity about the societal implications of advanced technologies. The role is for a term of one year, and will be based in one of Google DeepMind’s US or UK offices.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of our policy priorities and government engagement strategy. 
• Contribute to the development of Google DeepMind’s positions on emerging and relevant public policy issues, working closely with our outstanding technical teams and researchers.
• Support on managing relationships with governments and the wider policy community across multiple countries, representing Google 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.

About You

In order to set you up for success as a Policy Manager at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

• Previous policy experience gained in government, consultancy, an international organisation, academic institution, or think tank
• 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.
• Understanding of AI specific policy issues
• Ability to quickly assimilate sophisticated issues across multiple areas, including technical and regulatory issues, and distil and communicate them effectively.
• Experience in building and handling stakeholder relationships, able to influence a variety of audiences. 
• Experience implementing strategies and working with policy stakeholders across a combination of international contexts, particularly the United States and with international organisations.
• Passionate about making a commitment and contribution to Google DeepMind’s mission.

In addition, the following would be an advantage: 

• Proficiency in multiple languages
• Experience in investigating, negotiating and publishing emerging technology policy thinking or other, relevant material

Competitive salary applies. 

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.