AI Digital Lead

Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Culture, Media and Sport in Manchester seeks a senior leader to drive responsible AI adoption across government and the department, reporting to the Head of Data and AI. You will shape governance, strategy and delivery pathways for AI-enabled services within a modern, delivery-focused environment.

You will work with colleagues in the Chief Technology Office and analysis communities to align AI initiatives with policy needs, ethical standards and operational readiness, supporting

Job description

We are transforming DCMS to meet the needs of a modern- delivery-focused department working on some of government's highest-priority agendas to drive growth, enrich lives and level-up society.

Our modernisation plans include investing in systems that are fit for purpose, reduce manual work and improve how colleagues across DCMS use technology, data and digital services. This includes developing a strong central digital capability for the department.

We also want to improve how we solve policy challenges by using user-centred design and working in multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting time to join, as the team is shaping how digital, data and technology support delivery across DCMS.

Our mission is to digitally enable how DCMS delivers its priority outcomes and respond to the changing needs of the sectors and partners we work with. If you want to help shape that journey, this is a great time to join us.

This position offers a significant opportunity to drive the adoption of AI not only within DCMS but also across the wider government, supporting the collective appetite to make the best and most effective use of this emerging technology. This pivotal role will work to the Head of Data and AI to support the successful delivery of the DCMS AI Adoption Strategy.

Working closely with colleagues from the Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs) area and the analysis community to collaboratively shape the department's overall approach to AI adoption. The post-holder will serve as the key DDaT Lead for ensuring the department's use of Artificial Intelligence is both appropriate and responsible including establishing and maintaining effective governance and assurance pathways for all AI-related activity.

The post-holder will maintain oversight of the developing portfolio of AI tools, tracking them as they are developed, assured and subsequently put into operational use across the department. In doing so ensure all appropriate technical implications are thoroughly considered when delivering AI products forming a crucial liaison link with the Chief Technology Officer's (CTO) area to ensure technical alignment and preparedness.