Sophie Parker
London
Summary
Experienced and passionate online safety expert seeking a leadership role within Ofcom's Online Safety group with international experience across the US, Latin America, and the UK. Strong communicator skilled at developing relationships, navigating fast-paced environments and conveying nuanced policy positions. Equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the online safety landscape, I am well-prepared to lead the Supervision Team in managing relationships with regulated services and implementing this new regulatory framework.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Safety Senior Strategy Manager
Ofcom
London
08.2022 - Current
- Developed Online Safety programme-level strategic priorities and delivery action plans, ensuring alignment with Ofcom's overarching safety outcomes for UK users.
- Published our approach and regulatory roadmap in October setting out our priorities and timeline for implementation. Led coordination with DSIT to agree upon a plan for implementation.
- Worked across XFN to develop a comms plan for initial phase of Online Safety regime, including core messaging for external audiences on our approach and consultation documents.
- Developed our strategic narrative to drive long-term changes in online safety for consumers and companies, managing and integrating diverse stakeholder perspectives.
- Led on the most recent VSP strategy report (to be published 25 January), evaluating VSP companies' safety measures and identified areas for improvement.
- Chaired and delivered opening remarks at the May 2023 Westminster Policy Forum on Next Steps for Online Safety conference, exploring key issues on how the Act will be implemented and regulatory challenges. Over 200+ attendees.
- Organised and led internal seminars with renowned external experts from think tanks, academia, and industry to discuss emerging tech topics.
Podcast Speaker
TrustLab
London
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Invited to speak on upcoming podcast episode at TrustLab to discuss the Online Safety Act and how regulators are approaching the challenges on digital regulation.
Engagement Manager
DRCF
London
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Represented DRCF in dialogue with senior government officials and key stakeholders across regulatory agencies, industry, civil society, think tanks, research, and academia.
- Identified a list of relevant stakeholders for outreach, created a robust engagement plan, and crafted central messaging for use in meetings with stakeholders and the wider public.
- Established strong partnerships with the UK ICO, CMA, and FCA, gaining insights into the interplay between digital policy areas such as safety and privacy.
- Created an informal network with EU DSA & DMA and UK DMU policymakers as well as other international regulators across Japan, France, Canada, US, Australia, and Netherlands to develop joined-up regulatory approaches to shared digital regulatory challenges.
- Established internal systems and processes to guide Ofcom's strategic input into the forum, including decision-making, steering and governance sign-off.
Strategy & Digital Policy Senior Associate
Ofcom
London
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Shaped policy positions within our digital scope of work, analysing the social, political, and technical considerations of emerging tech trends and providing actionable recommendations to senior management.
Education
Master of Arts - Government And Regulation
London School of Economics
12.2020
BA Political Science -
Tulane University
01.2015
Human Rights and Politics -
Universidad De Buenos Aires
Certificate in MBA Essentials -
London School of Economics
Certificate in Crisis Communications -
LinkedIn
Communication Skills Course -
Impact Factory
04.2023
Skills
- Prioritisation and Adaptability
- Strategic programme management
- Stakeholder management andengagement
- Problem solving
- Leadership and team management
- Writing and communication
Accomplishments
- Finalist in the 'Future Leader' Competition 2022 & 2021 International Institute of Communications
- Writer for Apolitical.com
Previous Roles
Antitrust Regulation Business Development Manager at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Apr. 2017 – Aug. 2019; New York City
- Coordinated international PR and comms plan for hire of prestigious new legal partner, secured media opportunities, crafted global press release with marketing collaboration achieving record website views.
- Successfully managed annual high-profile event with 900+ attendees, coordinating branding and marketing outreach, managing a $165,000 budget and input from global partners, and ensuring seamless execution of the event with attendance of several esteemed senior guests from global regulatory agencies.
Timeline
Podcast Speaker
TrustLab
01.2024 - 02.2024
Online Safety Senior Strategy Manager
Ofcom
08.2022 - Current
Engagement Manager
DRCF
12.2020 - 01.2022
Strategy & Digital Policy Senior Associate
Ofcom
12.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Government And Regulation
London School of Economics
BA Political Science -
Tulane University
Human Rights and Politics -
Universidad De Buenos Aires
Certificate in MBA Essentials -
London School of Economics
Certificate in Crisis Communications -
LinkedIn
Communication Skills Course -
Impact Factory
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