Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Programmes

at PRISM Global

🏢 About PRISM Global

PRISM Global is a UK-based nonprofit uniquely focused on AI consciousness, digital minds, and AI moral status—issues at the frontier of both technology and ethics. Working here means shaping a nascent field, influencing how society treats potentially sentient AI, and building programs that convene global experts. The remote, part-time nature offers flexibility while still being at the heart of a growing interdisciplinary movement.

About This Role

As Head of Programmes, you will own the strategy and execution of PRISM Global's field-building initiatives, including fellowships, workshops, courses, and a flagship Summer Gathering. You'll decide which programs to scale, consolidate, or sunset, and you'll hire and lead a team to expand impact. This role is pivotal in professionalizing the digital minds field and ensuring the next generation of researchers and leaders are well-supported.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing applications for the next fellowship cohort, then meet with your team to plan the Summer Gathering's agenda. Later, you'd analyze data on course completion rates to decide whether to invest more in that program or reallocate resources. The day could end with a strategy call with PRISM Global's leadership, discussing long-term field-building goals.

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🎯 Who PRISM Global Is Looking For

  • Proven experience owning and scaling talent programs, fellowships, or convenings—ideally in a mission-driven or research context.
  • Strong people management skills, with a track record of hiring and developing teams in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
  • Strategic judgment to decide where to invest resources, when to pivot, and how to maintain quality while growing participation.
  • Deep interest in AI consciousness, digital minds, or related ethical issues, and a commitment to PRISM Global's mission.
  • Comfort working remotely and part-time, with the ability to collaborate across time zones and manage multiple stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to PRISM Global

1

Highlight specific examples of programs you've scaled—quantify growth (e.g., 'grew fellowship from 20 to 100 participants') and describe how you maintained quality.

2

Demonstrate your understanding of digital minds or AI ethics by referencing key debates or organizations in the field, showing you're not just a generic program manager.

3

Emphasize your ability to make tough strategic decisions: give an example of a program you sunset or consolidated, and the rationale.

4

Show you can build community: describe how you've turned a convening or workshop into an ongoing network or hub.

5

Since the role is part-time and remote, address how you'll manage time effectively and stay connected with a distributed team.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your vision for how to grow PRISM Global's portfolio while maintaining quality—be concrete about which programs you'd prioritize and why.", "A specific example of a talent program or fellowship you've led end-to-end, including outcomes and lessons learned.", 'Your approach to hiring and leading a team in a remote, part-time context, especially in a mission-driven nonprofit.', "Why you're drawn to digital minds and AI moral status, and how you see these programs contributing to the field."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn about PRISM Global's existing programs (Fellowship, Strategy Workshop, online course, Summer Gathering) and their current scale and impact.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key organizations and thinkers in AI consciousness and digital minds (e.g., Center for AI Safety, Future of Humanity Institute, Open Philanthropy) to understand the landscape.
  • → Read PRISM Global's recent reports, blog posts, or press releases to understand their strategic priorities and tone.
  • → Investigate the UK nonprofit landscape and how remote work is structured, to anticipate logistical or cultural nuances.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you decide whether to scale, consolidate, or stop a program? Walk us through a time you made such a decision.
2 Describe your experience managing a fellowship or talent program. How did you measure success and ensure quality as you grew?
3 What strategies would you use to build the Summer Gathering into a vibrant international hub? Who would you invite and how would you foster connections?
4 How do you approach hiring and team-building when resources are limited and the field is emerging?
5 What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the digital minds field today, and how can programs address them?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on operational execution without demonstrating strategic vision—this role requires deciding where to grow or cut.
  • Ignoring the part-time, remote nature and not addressing how you'll manage time and collaboration across distances.
  • Showing little knowledge of or passion for digital minds/AI ethics, treating it as just another program management job.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: October 31, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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