AI Policy Director

1 week ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an AI Policy Director. This is a high-profile and challenging role that will play a key part in shaping the UK's AI governance strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of the AI Opportunities Action Plan and work closely with the Deputy Director and other Grade 6 colleagues to deliver key recommendations.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive work programme that meets ministers' expectations and drives the growth of the UK's AI sector.
  • Engage closely with world-leading experts from industry, academia, and civil society, as well as other government departments, to stay up-to-date on AI policy developments and understand their implications for our strategy.
  • Build strong relationships with teams working on AI within the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and beyond, identifying opportunities for collaboration and responding positively to constructive challenge.
  • Manage a diverse and empowered team, fostering an inclusive culture and supporting the wider management of the Deputy Directorate.
  • Provide high-quality briefing and presentations to the Secretary of State, junior ministers, and special advisors, communicating complex policy proposals clearly and concisely.
Requirements
  • Positive leadership and the ability to embed a culture of openness, respect, fair treatment, and inclusion for all.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience of engaging with very senior people, including senior stakeholders, ministers, and CEOs.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, with the experience and judgment needed to act on incomplete evidence and navigate Whitehall.
  • Policy leadership skills, fostering a safe environment for innovation and creativity to flourish, where policy ideas are freely discussed, debated, and tested upwards and outwards.
  • Strong track record of delivering through others, including specialists and experts.
  • Ability to build strong, trusted relationships, including with industry stakeholders, civil society, and academia.
  • A strong interest in technology policy.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £64,660.
  • Contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • A culture of flexible working, including job sharing, homeworking, and compressed hours.
  • Automatic enrolment into the pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
  • An extensive range of learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts.

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