Person Specification

We are looking for a leader with strong technical breadth and depth, and the leadership skills to deliver through others in a matrixed environment. You will build capability across the Division and the wider Department and help embed new ways of working that increase impact, pace, and quality.

Professional expertise

Applicants should have:

• A strong analytical background demonstrated through either relevant professional membership/accreditation (e.g., data science, operational research or a related field) or equivalent senior experience leading analytical and AI work in practice.
• Experience of governance and quality assurance for analytical models and AI systems.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of leading an AI programme, including technical development and deployment, alongside comms, governance, and training.
• Strong programme and change management skills, with experience driving workflow and process change to embed AI (or similar technology-enabled change) at scale.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and direct your expertise to achieve impact.
• Inspiring, confident, and empowering leadership of multifunctional teams, and of leading culture change.
• Excellent track record of managing and developing staff, inspiring them and building their technical and wider capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and to build effective relationships and networks across organisational boundaries.

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