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About the Role

The AI Security Institute is the world's largest and best-funded team dedicated to understanding advanced AI risks and translating that knowledge into action. We are in the heart of the UK government with direct lines to No. 10 (the Prime Minister's office), and we work with frontier developers and governments globally. We are here because governments are critical for advanced AI going well, and UK AISI is uniquely positioned to mobilise them. With our resources, unique agility and international influence, this is the best place to shape both AI development and government action.

Requirements

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and get baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) clearance before they can be appointed.
There is a strong preference for eligibility for counter-terrorist check (CTC) clearance.
Some roles may require higher levels of clearance, and we will state this by exception in the job advertisement.

Location

Modern central London office
Birmingham
Cardiff
Darlington
Edinburgh
Salford
Bristol

Work Type

Hybrid working
Flexibility for occasional remote work abroad

Experience Level

Level 7

Salary/Compensations

£65,000–£145,000
Level 3: £65,000–£75,000 (Base £39,850 + Technical Allowance £25,150–£35,150)
Level 4: £85,000–£95,000 (Base £47,355 + Technical Allowance £37,645–£47,645)
Level 5: £105,000–£115,000 (Base £61,620 + Technical Allowance £43,380–£53,380)
Level 6: £125,000–£135,000 (Base £74,605 + Technical Allowance £50,395–£60,395)
Level 7: £145,000 (Base £74,605 + Technical Allowance £70,395)

Benefits

5 days off and annual stipends for learning and development, and funding for conferences and external collaborations.
Pre-release access to multiple frontier models and ample compute.
Extensive operational support.
Work with experts across national security, policy, AI research and adjacent sciences.
At least 25 days’ annual leave, 8 public holidays, extra team-wide breaks and 3 days off for volunteering.
Generous paid parental leave (36 weeks of UK statutory leave shared between parents + 3 extra paid weeks + option for additional unpaid time).
On top of your salary, we contribute 28.97% of your base salary to your pension.
Discounts and benefits for cycling to work, donations and retail/gyms.
Stipends for work-from-home equipment.

About the Company

The AI Security Institute is the world's largest and best-funded team dedicated to understanding advanced AI risks and translating that knowledge into action.
We’re in the heart of the UK government with direct lines to No. 10 (the Prime Minister's office), and we work with frontier developers and governments globally.
We’re here because governments are critical for advanced AI going well, and UK AISI is uniquely positioned to mobilise them.
With our resources, unique agility and international influence, this is the best place to shape both AI development and government action.

Equal Opportunity

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.
We run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
We may be able to offer roles to applicant from any nationality or background. As such we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the standard nationality requirements.