Sophie Malleson
About Sophie Malleson
Sophie Malleson is a Policy Analyst at Ofcom, where she focuses on the implementation of the UK's Online Safety Bill. She has held various roles in policy and research, including positions at the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and the Liberal Democrats.
Current Role at Ofcom
Sophie Malleson currently serves as a Policy Analyst at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is part of the Online Safety Policy team, where she focuses on the implementation of the UK Government's Online Safety Bill. Additionally, she supports Ofcom's work on the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DCRF), which addresses the regulatory challenges associated with online platforms.
Previous Experience in Policy and Campaigns
Before joining Ofcom, Sophie Malleson held several positions that contributed to her expertise in policy and external affairs. She worked as the Senior Policy and External Affairs Executive at the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors from 2020 to 2022. Earlier, she gained experience as a Casework and Campaigns Intern with the Liberal Democrats in 2014, and as a Campaigns Assistant in the same organization for two months. She also worked as a Monitoring Assistant and later as a Political Monitoring Consultant at DeHavilland from 2015 to 2017.
Internship Experience
Sophie Malleson has participated in various internships that have shaped her career in policy analysis. She was a Research Intern at Freedom from Torture from 2013 to 2014, where she worked for five months. This experience, along with her earlier roles, provided her with foundational skills in research and policy development.
Educational Background
Sophie Malleson has a strong academic background in public policy and politics. She studied at The University of Glasgow, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Politics from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Birkbeck, University of London, achieving a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she attended Camden School for Girls, Sixth Form from 2002 to 2004.