Chief AI Officer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region seeks a pioneering Chief AI Officer to spearhead its AI strategy, ensuring ethical and innovative use of technology in public services. This unique role offers an opportunity to shape the future of AI within regional government, enhancing lives and public trust through responsible leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AI transformation at a senior level.
• Deep technical expertise and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Leading the City Region’s AI strategy and embedding it within digital transformation.
• Advocating for ethical AI practices and data privacy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Collaboration

Influencing

Communication

Adaptability

Ethical Judgement

Problem-Solving

Resilience

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Strong technical background in AI, Data Science, or a related field

Job description

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We are super excited to be the sole partner supporting Liverpool City Region to find the UK's first Chief AI Officer in Regional Government!

As part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authorities' corporate plan, they pledge to harness AI as a force for good. This role is key in leading the future of AI in the region.

This is a pivotal moment for the Liverpool City Region. As AI technologies evolve at pace, so do the opportunities and responsibilities for public sector leadership. The creation of a Chief AI Officer is more than just a new role; it’s a bold statement of intent. It signals Liverpool City Region’s ambition to lead, not follow, in shaping how AI can be used to improve lives, deliver better services, and build public trust.

As mentioned earlier, this is the first Chief AI Officer role in regional government in the UK, placing Liverpool City Region at the forefront of ethical, inclusive, and innovative AI use in the public sector. As a pioneer in this space, you will have the opportunity to shape not only the region’s approach but potentially set a model for other cities and regions to follow. As Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram states in his manifesto, "This initiative aims to position the Liverpool City Region at the forefront of ethical AI application in public services."

With strong political backing, a growing innovation ecosystem, and a clear public mandate for ethical technology, there has never been a more exciting time to take on this challenge and to help define what AI Leadership in the public sector should look like.

The Role

1. Leading the City Region’s AI strategy and embedding it in our digital transformation goals.
2. Advocating for ethical AI practices, data privacy and inclusive technology.
3. Developing strategic partnerships at regional, national and international level.
4. Representing Liverpool City Region in forums and roundtables on the future of AI.
5. Guiding teams and collaborating with the Liverpool City Region AI Task Force.
6. Supporting workforce development and skills programmes.
7. Ensuring all initiatives align with our purpose-driven values and priorities.

Your Experience

• You’ll bring both strategic vision and deep technical expertise.
• We’re looking for someone who can see the bigger picture and influence change across systems, while also connecting with people and getting things done.
• Proven experience leading AI transformation at a senior level.
• Strong technical background in AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with the public sector.

About You

This role is about more than algorithms - it’s about people and progress.

• Leadership: Inspires teams and drives long-term AI strategy.
• Stakeholder Management: Builds relationships with diverse groups, from government to businesses.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across sectors to align teams.
• Influencing: Persuades and negotiates to gain buy-in for AI initiatives.
• Communication: Simplifies complex AI concepts for various audiences.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Ethical Judgement: Ensures responsible, inclusive AI is used.
• Problem-Solving: Finds innovative solutions in a public sector context.
• Resilience: Stays focused and persistent through challenges.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understands and connects with people’s needs.

If you'd like to be a part of this incredible journey, please apply now!