UK and Europe National Security Lead, DeepMind (Fixed-Term Contract)

Google DeepMind's Policy and Partnerships team shapes the global policy environment that supports our mission to build AI responsibly to benefit humanity providing evidence-based advice both internally and externally, earning trust through thoughtful engagement on the toughest questions in AI. This is an exceptionally exciting time to join the team: with governments across the UK and Europe accelerating their national AI strategies, and Google DeepMind having recently launched its landmark "National Partnerships for AI" initiative across five pillars including advancing security and resilience the role sits at the very centre of some of the most consequential policy conversations shaping the future of AI and democratic security.

In this role, you will provide maternity cover for an executive role leading Google DeepMind's UK and European national security strategy, engagement, and partnerships. You will serve as the primary GDM liaison with national security, defence, intelligence, and policy bodies across the UK, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Five Eyes, Germany, and France maintaining and deepening critical relationships at a pivotal moment for AI governance and security.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

Develop and execute Google DeepMind’s (GDM) national security strategy across the UK and Europe, ensuring alignment with responsible AI commitments and policy objectives.

Act as the primary liaison to national security, defense, and intelligence bodies (UK, NATO, Five Eyes, etc.), cultivating trusted, senior-level relationships.

Represent GDM’s technical expertise in cyber and biosecurity agendas, driving proactive engagement with government departments to shape AI safety and security standards.

Monitor the evolving policy landscape in the UK and Europe, providing actionable advice to leadership on emerging risks and geopolitical opportunities.

Partner closely with internal Security, Legal, and Public Policy teams to ensure a unified, coherent approach to global external engagement.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

7 years of experience in national security, defense, or intelligence, including working with UK/European security architecture.

Experience in AI safety, security, and governance issues.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working at the intersection of technology and government, ideally within an AI lab, major technology company, or relevant government department.

Ability to engage credibly with, executive stakeholders across UK government departments (e.g. DSIT, MOD, NCSC, Cabinet Office), NATO, Five Eyes partners, and key European counterparts.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for policy audiences and vice versa.

Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.