Jay Harman
About Jay Harman
Jay Harman is a Principal in Online Safety at Ofcom, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various roles in online safety and policy, including positions at Grayling, Barnardo's, and Humanists UK.
Current Role at Ofcom
Jay Harman serves as the Principal (Online Safety) at Ofcom, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, he focuses on developing and implementing policies related to online safety. His role involves addressing challenges and opportunities in the digital landscape to enhance user protection and promote safe online environments.
Previous Experience at Ofcom
Before his current role, Jay Harman worked at Ofcom as the Online Safety Policy Manager from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he contributed to the formulation of policies aimed at safeguarding users online. His experience at Ofcom has equipped him with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and the complexities of online safety.
Career Background
Jay Harman has a diverse career background in policy and research. He held the position of Senior Policy and Research Officer at Barnardo's, focusing on child online safety from 2018 to 2019. He also served as Policy Lead at 5Rights from 2019 to 2020 and worked at Humanists UK in various roles, including Campaigns Manager and Campaigns Officer between 2015 and 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Jay Harman studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Master of Arts in Politics from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in policy development and research, particularly in areas related to online safety and child protection.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in policy and research, Jay Harman gained experience as a Political Research Intern at DeHavilland from 2012 to 2013. He also worked as a Senior Account Executive at Grayling in London from 2013 to 2015, where he developed skills in communication and stakeholder engagement.