Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Experience leading complex strategy, innovation, transformation or digital programmes
• Experience delivering evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Experience designing and running pilots, experimentation programmes or innovation initiatives
• Experience influencing and building consensus across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, including external partners
• Experience operating at the intersection of technology, customer needs and organisational strategy
• Experience producing clear, high-quality papers, presentations and executive briefings
• Desirable experience in AI, machine learning, search technologies, digital platforms, APIs or emerging technology strategy
• Desirable experience in large-scale digital transformation or change programmes
• Desirable experience in commercial or strategic technology partnerships
• Desirable experience in responsible AI, trust and safety, misinformation, data governance or digital inclusion

Responsibilities:

• Lead a strategic programme assessing the impact of AI platforms and tools on user engagement and content discovery
• Develop a clear vision and roadmap for the role of AI-enabled channels within the wider digital strategy
• Design and oversee pilots, experiments and test-and-learn initiatives to evaluate potential opportunities and risks
• Build evidence-based recommendations for senior leaders, translating complex challenges into actionable decisions
• Develop partnerships with AI providers and technology organisations to explore collaboration opportunities
• Establish governance, reporting, risk management and delivery frameworks for the programme
• Work across product, research, analytics, content, technology and operational teams to drive alignment and delivery
• Present findings, strategic options and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive audiences

Technologies:

• AI
• Machine Learning
• LESS

More:

We are offering a 9-month contract with scope to extend, at a rate of £600 - £650 per day inside IR35. The role is hybrid, with two days on site per week in London, Manchester or Bristol, although some weeks may require more or fewer on-site days. BPSS clearance is required. We are seeking an experienced Head of AI Strategy & Innovation to lead a high-profile programme exploring the impact of external AI platforms on digital channels and user journeys. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, giving you the opportunity to influence senior decision-making and shape how organisations engage with emerging AI technologies.

last updated 37 week of 2026