Global AI Governance Lead - Responsible AI & Risk (Hybrid)

Imperial Tobacco Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brands in Bristol is seeking an AI Governance Lead to shape the enterprise AI governance framework and steer responsible AI adoption across our global FMCG organisation.

You will collaborate with Legal, Security and Data teams to embed risk controls, drive governance across the AI lifecycle, and provide executive oversight for high-risk use cases. This strategic role sits at the intersection of technology, risk and business transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, risk, compliance, data governance, AI, analytics or technology leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, model risk management and regulatory compliance; experience developing governance frameworks and policies.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, model lifecycle management and associated risks.
• Experience working with legal, compliance, security and enterprise risk functions.
• Experience within large, multinational organisations and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of emerging AI regulations, responsible AI frameworks and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the enterprise AI governance framework within agreed policies and control requirements.
• Establish responsible AI guardrails and risk management processes to balance innovation with compliance.
• Drive governance across the AI lifecycle from experimentation to retirement.
• Partner with Legal, Security, Compliance and Data Governance teams to embed regulatory requirements into AI solutions.
• Provide oversight on AI adoption, including risk classifications, escalations and governance decisions for high-risk use cases.
• Build and lead a high-performing AI governance capability with executive reporting and insights.

Skills

Governance & risk

Regulatory compliance

AI governance

Model risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Imperial Brands in Bristol is seeking an AI Governance Lead to shape the enterprise AI governance framework and steer responsible AI adoption across our global FMCG organisation.

You will collaborate with Legal, Security and Data teams to embed risk controls, drive governance across the AI lifecycle, and provide executive oversight for high-risk use cases. This strategic role sits at the intersection of technology, risk and business transformation.