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AI Safety Manager

slingshotaiLondonProduct
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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits a thoughtful generalist with strong judgment and communication skills who wants to shape trust and safety for a mental health artificial intelligence product based in London. Slingshot AI is hiring an AI Safety Manager to work in the London office on trust and safety protocols for Ash, an artificial intelligence designed for mental health support.

Role Overview

Slingshot AI seeks an AI Safety Manager for their London location to guide trust and safety practices for their mental health application. The position involves establishing principles, handling operational details, and communicating safety policies to internal and external groups.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate principles and policies by balancing safety, privacy, user autonomy, and product utility through research and expert consultation.
Resolve ambiguous scenarios by analyzing user reports, emerging risks, and new requirements to determine actionable next steps.
Design practical operational workflows for triage, investigation, escalation, and documentation while managing operational tasks directly.
Translate insights into product enhancements by collaborating with engineering, machine learning, clinical, and legal teams.
Implement and refine new systems rapidly based on real-world cases and evaluation results.
Author internal policies, practical guidance, and public explanations regarding the company safety methodology and industry benchmarks.
Advocate for the organizational approach with clinicians, partners, and external stakeholders while processing feedback constructively.

Requirements

Possess strong decision-making capabilities to evaluate complex trade-offs and suggest courses of action under uncertainty.
Demonstrate exceptional writing and communication abilities to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
Show a track record of building and improving products, operational workflows, programs, or independent projects.
Exhibit a resourceful and hands-on approach to investigating cases, coordinating teams, and seeing tasks through to completion.
Consult experts such as clinicians, engineers, lawyers, or researchers proactively to inform practical decisions.
Maintain intellectual curiosity and adaptability when evidence challenges prior assumptions.
Handle sensitive topics—including abuse, eating disorders, suicide, and death—with maturity and personal well-being management.
Demonstrate a commitment to expanding access to mental health support and upholding user trust.

Skills and Tools

Product management
Operations
Policy development
Technical writing
Research
Communication

About the Company

Slingshot AI is the organization behind Ash, an artificial intelligence application built for mental health support with the mission of increasing support accessibility. The firm operates offices in New York City and London, spans multiple disciplines including machine learning and clinical practice, and is a Series A company backed by investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Radical Ventures, and Forerunner Ventures.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the AI Safety Manager position located?

The role is based in the London office, with Slingshot AI also maintaining an office in New York City.

Are clinical qualifications required for this job?

No, clinical qualifications are useful but not required.

Is previous trust and safety experience mandatory?

No, previous trust and safety experience is useful but not required.

What subjects will the candidate handle regularly?

The role involves handling sensitive topics regularly, including abuse, eating disorders, suicide, and death.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official slingshotai careers page.

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