AI Programme Director — Hybrid (London)

London & Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave

Learning & Development Opportunities

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Competitive Pension Scheme

Strong Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

London & Partners is seeking a Head of AI Programme to lead the set-up and delivery of a major three-year initiative funded by the GLA. You will oversee AI Accelerator, Engage SMEs, and manage governance across three streams (Explore, Adopt, Integrate) while coordinating with the directorate and external partners.

The role requires senior management experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with reporting and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience delivering public sector programmes.
• Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience engaging SMEs and underrepresented founders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI Accelerator (Integrate) team: set direction and accountability.
• Oversee delivery of Explore, Adopt and Integrate streams with budgets and KPIs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with GLA, funders and partners.
• Ensure timely reporting of milestones, outputs and outcomes.
• Develop annual plans and budgets for the AI programme.

Skills

Public sector programme delivery

Senior management

Stakeholder engagement

AI/digital technologies understanding

Budget management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

London & Partners is seeking a Head of AI Programme to lead the set-up and delivery of a major three-year initiative funded by the GLA. You will oversee AI Accelerator, Engage SMEs, and manage governance across three streams (Explore, Adopt, Integrate) while coordinating with the directorate and external partners.

The role requires senior management experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with reporting and budget oversight.