Senior AI & Innovation Policy Architect

Government Recruitment Service; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Belfast seeks a Senior Executive Officer for Innovation and AI Policy to lead horizon scanning and intelligence gathering across AI, public data, and GDPR reform. You will shape the Smart Data Strategy and provide actionable insights for senior government teams.

You will translate technical policy developments into clear, strategic recommendations, coordinating across departments and used in SR28 planning and annual spend reviews.

Qualifications

• Analytical and curious policy professional with experience in AI and digital policy.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insight.
• Experience working across government departments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead horizon scanning and intelligence gathering on AI, data, GDPR reform.
• Produce regular intelligence notes and briefings for senior leads.
• Act as day-to-day link between innovation and strategy workstreams.
• Take operational ownership of cross-sector use cases and track progress.
• Prepare briefings and background material for senior meetings with Cabinet Office and other departments.

Skills

Horizon scanning

Policy analysis

Briefing notes

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Belfast seeks a Senior Executive Officer for Innovation and AI Policy to lead horizon scanning and intelligence gathering across AI, public data, and GDPR reform. You will shape the Smart Data Strategy and provide actionable insights for senior government teams.

You will translate technical policy developments into clear, strategic recommendations, coordinating across departments and used in SR28 planning and annual spend reviews.