Artificial Intelligence Governance Lead

To be a success in this varied and fast-moving role you should have significant experience of leading or maturing AI, data, information or technology governance in a complex, regulated organisation, and be capable of translating legal, regulatory and organisational requirements into practical standards and controls. It’s vital that you have working knowledge of UK GDPR and other relevant laws and regulations, and we’ll also look for experience of applying data governance principles to procurement, project delivery, service transition or operational change.

Capable of exercising strong professional judgement in complex circumstances, and balancing innovation, risk, ethics, legal compliance and public value, you’ll possess the ability to convert governance requirements into clear, usable processes, standards and guidance. Your excellent writing skills will enable you to produce clear, concise and evidence-based advice, papers and reports for a diverse range of audiences, and your interpersonal abilities will see you influencing senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams as you resolve competing priorities and secure agreement on governance outcomes.

We’ll expect you to be ready to coordinate assurance activities, maintain records and drive actions to completion, and have the confidence to communicate with authority, challenge appropriately, explain complex decisions and advise senior forums. When it comes to qualifications you should have a degree or equivalent professional experience in governance, risk, assurance, data, technology, public policy or a related field, and evidence of continuing professional development. We’ll also expect you to be capable of analysing assurance data and emerging developments to identify trends and recommend improvements, and be ready to collaborate with Data Protection, Information Governance, Cyber Security, Architecture, Procurement, Legal and Delivery teams.

Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace. Care Leavers seeking their first job and who wish to be considered under our scheme, will automatically be invited to interview should they meet the essential criteria for the role.

The Council is committed to achieving diverse shortlists to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in our workforce. We especially encourage applications from a Global Majority (GM), people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities' (formally known as B.A.M.E , Black, Asian and multiple ethnic) background and, while the role is open to all applicants, we will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from a global majority background where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit. If you are from a Global Majority background you can self-declare this to the hiring manager as part of our positive action commitments.

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