We seek a senior policy adviser to take a prominent role in engaging with the UK government during this significant time in the nation’s political life. This role has come about partly due to the forthcoming Maternity Leave of our Global Head of Policy. During this time, our Director of Corporate Affairs will undertake some additional policy activities. However, we are also looking for a confident, proactive and experienced senior policy advisor with a proven track record to join us - and ensure the ODI continues to leverage influence in and around Whitehall and Westminster.

The senior policy adviser will work on initiatives that shape, communicate and influence public policy.

You will work across many areas of data - and AI - policy and complement the existing public policy team. Working closely with the director, you will provide leadership and direction to our public policy work, craft external messaging and build relationships with the incoming government. Creativity, self-motivation and an ability to manage multiple projects - and relationships - will be key.

We are particularly keen to hire a senior policy adviser capable of leading meetings with Parliamentarians and stakeholders across Whitehall; someone with their own political network – including parliamentarians, spads, policymakers, think tanks, and other relevant organisations across civic society and the wider ecosystem.

We are a global organisation with our HQ in London, and our work has international applications. It is focussed on, but not limited to, data and AI Policy. We work in many areas, including transport, cities, sports, finance, agriculture, healthcare, international development, utilities, energy, artificial intelligence, public services, creative industries, and digital government. You will have the opportunity to work with experts in these diverse sectors.

We are non-partisan, but we believe in an open and trustworthy data ecosystem - and our views about data and AI are encapsulated in the 6 principles set out in our 5-year strategy. You will align with our values, iteratively improving our work based on what we and our network learn from our work.

Full details of the role, key responsibilities, and essential criteria: https://theodi.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/75

You must have eligibility to work in the UK