Head of Technical Standards and Best Practice
UK AI Security Institute · London, UK
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At a glance
Highlights
- Define technical best practice to manage the most serious frontier AI risks.
- Partner with frontier labs and governments to get best practice adopted globally.
- Deliver on PM's 2026 commitment for secure and transparent AI development.
Ideal candidate
A technically-grounded leader passionate about frontier AI safety who thrives convening industry and government to turn research into practical, adopted guidance.
Requirements
- Must pass criminal record check and obtain BPSS clearance
- Strong preference for eligibility for CTC clearance
- visa sponsorship
- Open to applicants of any nationality or background
- hiring process
- Apply by 29 November 2026; includes criminal record check, BPSS clearance and pre-employment checks.
Lab profile
About UK AI Security Institute
UK government institute studying advanced AI risks and turning research into protective action.
Known for
- Alignment red-teaming
- Control red-teaming
- Misuse red-teaming
- Cyber and autonomous systems security
Key facts
- Based in the UK
- UK government-backed
- World's largest dedicated advanced AI risk team
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