Senior AI Governance Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy regulatory body seeks a Senior Manager for AI Governance, who will develop and implement the AI Governance framework ensuring ethical and compliant AI use across the organization. This role involves defining policies, managing risks, and collaborating with key stakeholders to uphold high quality standards in AI activities. This position offers an opportunity to influence innovative governance practices while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI governance, data ethics, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and associated risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of AI Governance framework.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality.
• Establish policies and controls for AI development and deployment.
• Monitor and assure compliance and performance of AI systems.

Skills

AI governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Data ethics

Job description

Role Profile

Senior Manager AI Governance

Role Details

Band:

Division and Directorate: Data & Artificial Intelligence (DDSS)

Location: London / Glasgow / Cardiff

Number of positions & contract types: 1 permanent

Approach: External

Purpose

To lead the development and implementation of Ofgem’s AI Governance framework, ensuring responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI across the organisation. This role will provide strategic oversight, establish governance standards, and embed risk management practices to support Ofgem’s regulatory objectives and innovation agenda.

Additionally, you will engage with the Head of Data & AI Governance to foster an environment that promotes a culture of data innovation and process excellence through the enhancement of AI capability, including people, process efficiency, and technology. Your responsibilities will include supporting the operationalization of the AI governance framework and actively collaborating with senior business leaders within multiple forums. By working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure that Ofgem's AI activities are of the highest quality and meet the required data quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Governance Framework:
  • Design and maintain Ofgem’s AI Governance framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
  • Define policies, standards, and controls for AI development and deployment.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight:
  • Identify and manage risks associated with AI systems, including bias, transparency, and accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection, ethical guidelines, and relevant legislation.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for AI governance across Ofgem.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, regulators, and external partners to promote responsible AI adoption.
• Monitoring & Assurance:
  • Establish processes for ongoing monitoring of AI models and systems.
  • Implement audit and assurance mechanisms to validate compliance and performance.
• Capability Building:
  • Develop guidance and training for internal teams on AI governance principles.
  • Support cultural change towards ethical and responsible AI use.
• Innovation & Policy Influence:
  • Stay abreast of emerging AI governance trends and regulatory developments.
  • Contribute to policy discussions and represent Ofgem in external forums.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

• Manage Ofgem’s AI Policies and Controls Framework:
  Own and maintain the organisation’s AI governance policies and controls, updating and developing new policies as regulatory or business requirements evolve.
• Define and Monitor AI Risk Metrics:
  Support AI product owners and technical teams in establishing measurable AI risk and performance metrics (e.g., fairness, transparency, robustness), and implement processes for monitoring and reporting.
• Build an AI Governance Community:
  Establish a central team of AI policy and controls professionals and foster an organisational culture that values responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Operationalise AI Governance Processes:
  Develop and embed operational workflows for AI governance, including onboarding new AI models, defining associated risk controls, and setting review and reporting frequencies.
• Align AI Governance Standards and Raise Awareness:
  Ensure alignment with key AI governance standards and frameworks, promote awareness of ethical AI principles, and highlight the strategic importance of AI as an organisational capability.
• Leverage Technology for AI Governance:
  Utilise enterprise platforms and tools to support AI governance activities, conduct baseline assessments of AI maturity, and create improvement plans to strengthen compliance and accountability.
• Stay Ahead of Regulatory Guidance:
  Monitor and interpret regulatory developments on AI and digitalisation, ensuring Ofgem remains compliant and is recognised as an authority on AI policy and controls.
• Support Programmes and Prioritise AI Governance Initiatives:
  Provide governance support to AI-related programmes, manage a prioritised backlog of AI policy and control initiatives, and develop business cases and delivery plans for implementation.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

Internal

• Chief Data, Infor, Head of Function.
• Data & AI Team.
• DDSS Directorate.
• Ofgem senior leadership and executive team.
• Key working relationships with the data community i.e. Data Owners, Information Champions, DDAT, Security, Legal, compliance, audit and Architecture.
• Technical experts on data and regulation, as you leverage their expertise to develop and maintain policies/guidance.
• DPO to ensure coordination between their work and the overall data governance framework.

External

• Department of Energy Security and Net Zero – Data and AI governance teams.
• Office for National Statistics - Data and AI governance teams.

Role Criteria

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria below (not more than 1250 words).

In the event of receiving a large number of applications an initial sift may take place on just the identified lead criteria indicated below.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in AI governance, data ethics, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and associated risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear governance policies.
• Familiarity with data protection legislation and ethical frameworks.