Senior Manager (National Security)

Faculty AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible

Sanctus Coaching

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Faculty AI is seeking a Senior Manager for our National Security and Safety team to lead high-stakes AI transformation for UK government partners. You will bridge cutting-edge AI research with operational mission needs, acting as a strategic architect and commercial lead.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, develop compelling proposals, and manage end-to-end delivery of complex AI and data science programs while guiding business growth and ensuring safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in the National Security domain.
• Experience in consultancy or service-based delivery handling complex lifecycles.
• Ability to translate AI concepts for senior stakeholders.
• Structured problem-solving in ambiguous settings with scientific rigor.
• Track record of supporting commercial growth and client onboarding.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex AI and data science projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Nurture relationships with government partners and technical stakeholders as a trusted AI advisor.
• Develop proposals and respond to RFPs to unlock new strategic AI use cases.
• Align project milestones with sector strategies and evolving safety needs.
• Bridge between AI research and strategic mission challenges for non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

National Security

Consultancy Delivery

Communication

Structured Problem-Solving

Commercial Growth

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Why Faculty?

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

About the team

Our National Security and AI Safety business unit is dedicated to advancing the responsible development and deployment of AI in support of national security and global stability. From strengthening mission-critical capabilities across national security and intelligence, to working with frontier labs to provide robust AI safety red teaming and evaluation, we work at the frontier of high-stakes, high-impact missions.
We understand that powerful AI systems bring both transformative opportunities and complex risks and we are proud to partner with Government and the biggest tech organisations in the world to ensure AI is not just transformative but is also secure, trustworthy and safe for all.
Because of the nature of the work we do with our Government clients, you may need to be eligible for UK Developed Vetting (DV) and willing to work on site with our clients from time to time.

About the role

As a Senior Manager in our National Security and Safety team, you will act as a pivotal commercial and delivery lead, driving high-stakes AI transformation for the UK’s most critical government partners. You will be a strategic architect, building deep networks of influence and solving complex safety challenges by bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and operational mission needs.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, you will exceed ambitious growth targets while mentoring multidisciplinary teams to ensure every project delivers meaningful, long-term value in a fast-evolving national security landscape.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex AI and data science projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet rigorous operational and ethical standards.

• Nurturing strong, trusting relationships with government partners and technical stakeholders to act as a reliable advisor on AI implementation.

• Developing compelling proposals and responding to RFPs to unlock new strategic AI use cases within the national security sector.

• Supporting the execution of sector strategies by aligning project milestones with broader business unit goals and evolving safety needs.

• Bridging the gap between highly technical AI research and strategic mission challenges to communicate complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Mentoring junior team members and project associates, fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and professional growth.

Who we're looking for:

• You bring a solid foundation in the National Security domain, with a passionate interest in how AI can transform high-stakes decision-making and public safety.

• You possess experience in consultancy or service-based delivery, allowing you to manage complex project lifecycles and meet critical deadlines under pressure.

• You are an effective communicator, capable of translating technical AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

• You demonstrate a structured approach to problem-solving, thriving in ambiguous settings while maintaining scientific rigor and business focus.

• You have a proven track record of supporting commercial growth, whether through identifying new opportunities or managing successful client onboarding.

• You exhibit an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, ready to adapt fast in a rapidly evolving domain while leading with integrity and clarity.
  

The Interview Process

1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)

2. Introduction to the team (60 minutes)

3. Case Study Interview (60 minutes)

4. Culture and Leadership Interview (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

• Private healthcare and dental

• Enhanced parental leave

• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working

• Sanctus Coaching

• Hybrid Working

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.