Jobs at the Internet Watch Foundation

Job vacancies

Policy Manager

Do you enjoy conducting in-depth research and developing policy positions?

Do you thrive on delving deep into complex policy issues and driving meaningful change?

Are you passionate about shaping the future of online safety for children within the UK and internationally?

If so, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has an exciting opportunity for you. Reporting to the Head of Policy & Public Affairs as the Policy Manager, you will be pivotal in shaping IWF’s policy positions and achieving realworld change through legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry practice.

As part of our Policy and Public Affairs Team, you will play a key part in our mission, using your expertise to drive meaningful change and ensure our voice is heard where it matters the most. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, children’s rights, and digital safety, with the chance to make a real impact on the lives of children worldwide. The ability to grasp new areas quickly, undertake research and a passion for the technical side of policy work will be key.

Download the Recruitment Pack for more info.

The closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2025.

Interviews: Week commencing 13 January 2025.

Applicants will need to complete the following:

Applications and questions about the role can be emailed to [email protected]

EU Policy & Public Affairs Officer

We are looking for an experienced EU Policy and Public Affairs Officer to campaign for new laws to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online within Europe, with a particular focus on influencing EU legislation and engaging with relevant EU institutions, including the European Commission and European Parliament.

You will be a hard-working, analytical, and well-organised individual who has a genuine interest in politics and policy development with some understanding of the policy challenges facing the technology sector in the EU.

You must be flexible and willing to travel to regular meetings and events in London and Brussels and other locations as and when required.

Download the Recruitment Pack for more info.

The closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2025.

Interviews: Week commencing 13 January 2025.

Applicants will need to complete the following:

Applications and questions about the role can be emailed to [email protected]

Caring for our staff

IWF may operate in a highly advanced technological world, but it’s the expertise and experience of our analysts that sets us apart. We give all our staff the flexibility and reassurance they need to manage their home and work life.

All new analysts go through a specially developed induction training programme to help them mentally process and cope with exposure to disturbing images.
Our analysts’ working hours are restricted; they take regular timetabled breaks and are encouraged to take more breaks as and when they need.
All our staff work shorter days to ensure their personal lives don’t suffer, and we don’t allow analysts to work overtime.
Each month our analysts have individual mandatory counselling sessions and all employees who see criminal imagery have an annual full psychological assessment.
Everyone who works for us is offered counselling support.

We work in partnership with internet service providers, telecommunication companies, mobile operators, software providers, the police, Government, the public, other NGOs and charities to minimise the availability of child sexual abuse images and videos online. Our tech-for-good solutions make the internet safer for everyone to use and help children move on from their traumatic experiences.