AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead for a major cyber security transformation project in Reading. This role involves shaping and delivering AI security and governance strategies, establishing frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex AI-related projects within large organizations and exhibit strong communication skills. The position is contract-based with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects in large organizations.
• Strong understanding of AI security and data governance.
• Excellent communication and programme delivery skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and programme delivery skills with ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workstream from initiation to business-as-usual.
• Establish AI governance frameworks and policies.
• Implement AI security controls and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver outcomes and embed sustainable practices.

Skills

Leading complex cyber, technology, or AI-related projects

Understanding of AI/ML and AI security risks

Designing governance frameworks and compliance measures

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

AI security controls

Job description

Position

AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead

Location

Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Type

Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

We are seeking an AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. This person will shape and deliver the organisation’s AI security and governance agenda, enabling responsible and compliant AI adoption across a complex, distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the workstream from initiation to business‑as‑usual, defining scope, plans, and milestones
• Establish AI governance frameworks, policies, and an enterprise AI inventory covering models, tools, and data flows
• Implement AI security controls, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU AI Act
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and third‑party vendors to deliver outcomes and embed sustainable practices

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading complex cyber, technology, or AI‑related projects in large, distributed organisations
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, agentic systems, AI security risks, and data governance principles
• Experience designing governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory compliance measures
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and programme delivery skills with ability to influence senior leaders

This is a strategic, high‑impact role for someone who can combine AI technical expertise with structured programme leadership to enable trusted, responsible AI adoption across the organisation.