AI Governance Lead
As part of the Automation Platforms function this Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Lead role will play a pivotal part in ensuring our environments meet evolving requirements around risk, stability, and regulatory compliance. You will join an established team and take the lead on key deliverables that enhance the Artificial Intelligence solutions and support responsible AI practices across the organization.
As part of this role, you will be accountable for ensuring that AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly. You’ll serve as the governance bridge translating technical complexity into clear, auditable documentation, aligning with regulatory standards like the European Union (EU) AI Act, and ensuring transparency through regular engagement with auditors and oversight bodies.
What we’ll offer you
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.
You can expect:
Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year
Your key responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between the AI team and internal/external governance forums
Prepare, maintain, and present documentation for AI governance meetings. Translate technical artifacts into clear, auditable documentation
Interface with auditors to ensure transparency and compliance of AI systems
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI use cases, models, and processes
Ensure alignment with the EU AI Act and other relevant regulatory frameworks
Support the development of internal policies and best practices for responsible AI
Your skills and experience
Solid understanding of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science concepts
Strong knowledge of the EU AI Act and other AI-related regulatory frameworks
Experience working with auditors, governance bodies, or regulatory compliance teams
Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate technical content into accessible formats
A degree from an accredited institution with a focus in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
Comfortable working with Agile Software Development Life Cycle processes and tools
How we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Coaching and support from experts in your team
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)