Head of European Partner Engagement and Research
Independent nonprofit, multi-stakeholder partnership that convenes academia, civil society, industry, media, and philanthropy to create research, recommendations, tools, and practical guidance for responsible AI.
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About Partnership on AI
Partnership on AI (PAI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnership focused on ensuring AI advances positive outcomes for people and society. It convenes diverse stakeholders, conducts research, develops actionable responsible-AI guidance, informs public policy, and advances public understanding.
Skills
About the Role
You will lead PAI's engagement and research strategy across Europe, reporting to the Managing Director, International. You'll deepen relationships with existing partners, find and cultivate new ones, pursue European funding opportunities, and convene stakeholders from industry, civil society, and academia. You'll support the European Steering Committee, organise events, and lead research and guidance that connect PAI's global priorities to European issues. You'll also help implement PAI's international strategy, including potential new regional hubs and engagement with Global South stakeholders. Expect around 20% travel and some later hours to overlap with US time zones.
Requirements
- Masters degree or higher in a related discipline or equivalent (7-10 years) work experience
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a distributed, international team
- Significant professional experience in AI policy, governance, technology partnerships, or a related field with understanding of the European AI ecosystem
- Proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders
- Experience designing and leading convenings, working groups, or multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel across Europe
- Flexibility to work extended or later hours one to two days per week for US time zone overlap
- Authorization to work in the country of residence (London, Brussels, or Amsterdam); no visa sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Serve as PAI's primary point of contact and relationship-builder in Europe
- Deepen relationships with existing partners and stakeholders across Europe
- Identify and cultivate new strategic partners in Europe
- Identify and pursue European funding opportunities and contribute to fundraising proposals
- Support and convene the European Steering Committee, including position papers and agendas
- Contribute to other committees such as the Policy Steering Committee
- Design, organize, and host convenings, meetings, and brainstorms with partners and stakeholders
- Oversee logistics and content for European events
- Represent PAI at European conferences, working groups, and policy forums
- Identify and scope emerging topics for PAI's research in Europe
- Lead development of guidance and research outputs for the European region
- Author and co-author research papers, blogs, and op-eds
- Collaborate with internal departments so European insights inform global priorities
- Partner with the Managing Director, International on international strategy, including potential new regional hubs
- Support engagement with non-Western stakeholders, including the Global South
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation, local public holidays, three personal reflection days, and sick and family leave
- Health and retirement benefits tailored to each country
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Annual funds for professional development
- Monthly allowance for co-working space access
- Regular team lunches and focused work days
- Opportunities to attend AI-related conferences
- Remote-first organization
Hiring Process
Initial HR screen, one or more interviews with the hiring team, and a final conversation with senior leadership.