AI Strategy And Experimentation Lead (G7)

Summer Browning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Browning, on behalf of a Central Government client, is seeking an AI Strategy & Policy Lead for an initial 9 month contract in London, Bristol or Manchester (hybrid). You will shape high-impact AI strategy and digital policy programmes in ambiguous environments, delivering evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers.

You will drive experimentation, pilots and test-and-learn activities, and collaborate across product, policy, technology, research, analytics and operations,

Qualifications

• Experience of AI, digital platforms, search, content ecosystems, data access or APIs.
• Experience in government, public sector transformation or public policy.
• Experience shaping partnerships with commercial technology organisations.
• Understanding of trust, safety, misinformation, algorithmic systems or digital inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex AI strategy and transformation programmes in ambiguous environments.
• Develop practical, evidence-based strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Design experimentation, pilots, test-and-learn activity or applied innovation programmes.
• Work across organisational boundaries and build alignment across product, policy, technology, research, analytics and operations.
• Engage senior external stakeholders, including technology partners, platforms or industry bodies.
• Produce clear, concise written products for executive decision-making.

Skills

Strategy leadership

AI strategy

Policy development

Cross-agency collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Experimentation / pilots

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking an AI Strategy & on an initial 9 month contract.

Location: London, Bristol OR Manchester (hybrid)

You will have experience of:

• Leading complex strategy, innovation, transformation, or digital policy programmes in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
• Developing practical, evidence-based strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Designing or leading experimentation, pilots, test-and-learn activity or applied innovation programmes.
• Working across organisational boundaries and building alignment across product, policy, technology, research, analytics and operational teams.
• Engaging senior external stakeholders, ideally including technology partners, platform providers, or industry bodies.
• Operating credibly at the intersection of technology, user needs, public value, and organisational strategy.
• Producing clear, concise written products for executive decision-making.

It is desirable if you have:

• Experience of AI, digital platforms, search, content ecosystems, data access, APIs or emerging technology strategy.
• Experience in government, public sector transformation, regulation, public policy, or civic technology.
• Experience shaping partnerships with commercial technology organisations.
• An understanding of trust, safety, misinformation, algorithmic systems or digital inclusion considerations.