Head - AI and Data

techUK

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Head - AI and DataDepartment: Tech & InnovationEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: LondonCompensation: GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000 / yearDescriptiontechUK Overview:techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With 1000 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government, and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy, and the planet.By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners, and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.Role overview:We are looking for a leader with experience and understanding of current AI and data landscape and key issues to manage and lead techUK's activities and engagement on AI and Data. This role will give the right candidate opportunities to work across the whole of techUK as well as alongside senior industry figures and policy makers to help demonstrate and showcase the value and benefits to the UK from the adoption of AI and data technologies and advocate for approaches, solutions and technologies that can overcome barriers to the UK realising the full economic and social potential of this transformational technology. This position will play a key role in enabling the delivery of the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan and the National Data Library.Role Purpose:This role reports to techUK's Director of Technology and Innovation and will lead and drive forward techUK's established AI adoption programme working alongside techUK's AI Adoption Programme Manager.A key purpose and mission of this role will be to manage and drive forward techUK's strategy, activities and engagement with members and stakeholders in relation to the delivery of the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan. By being a focal point and leader for techUK's activities this role will work closely across multiple techUK programme teams ensuring all activity is coordinated, joined up and managed effectively. This role will be responsible for ensuring techUK is positioned as a key trusted, delivery partner to government and other key stakeholders and that techUK's clear messaging, and points of view on key aspects of the Action Plan are aligned and then communicated to government, industry, key bodies and the media in a coordinated and effective way as appropriate.This position will also play a crucial role in facilitating and enabling cross team working to provide a platform for AI leaders to showcase and demonstrate the opportunities and value from increased AI adoption and diffusion across both the public and private sectors. With a key focus of the AI programme this year being a renewed focus on exploring the latest technological trends and innovations in AI technologies, this role will also be responsible for managing and delivering this activity.As Head of AI and Data this role will also be responsible for developing and delivering a new data work programme focusing on how existing, known data challenges that are barriers to digital transformation and greater digital and AI adoption can be overcome and deliver activities that position techUK members as enablers of how this can be achieved. A key focus for this data programme will be to work with different techUK teams and members to deliver a programme of work and activity that position techUK as a key partner to support and enable the delivery of the UK Governments National Data Library. This role will be responsible for developing, owning and leading techUK's positions and activities (including market engagement) around the planned creation and delivery of the National Data Library. This includes building relationships with key officials and stakeholders, developing and communicating positions and leading activities including meetings, events and the delivering outputs such as campaign weeks and reports as and where appropriate.This role requires someone who has experience in providing strategic direction and leadership to a high profile programme of work that cuts across multiple teams or areas of a business and has strong people skills with the ability to build partnerships, facilitate collaboration and bring people together under a common purpose, mission and goal. Also, key is experience of working on issues that cut across both industry and policy environments as well as excellent communication skills and the confidence and drive to grow techUK's AI and Data programme as well as their own external profile and that of techUK.Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership, direction and management of the techUK's work on AI and Data, managing the work of the AI Adoption Programme Manager.
  • Specifically manage and drive forward techUK's strategy, activities and engagement with members and stakeholders in relation to the delivery of the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan and deliver a programme of work and activity that position techUK as a key partner to enable the delivery of the UK Governments National Data Library
  • Work in collaboration and partnership with other techUK teams, specifically the Policy and Market programmes, to identify areas to work and engage with other relevant member focused programmes
  • Build and maintain relationships with relevant government officials and key stakeholders in the wider AI and data community and industry, championing techUK members and representing the views of techUK on how data barriers, challenges can be overcome using tech and AI adoption
  • Be a knowledgeable, informed and trusted single point of contact for techUK staff and members on issues related to AI and Data
  • Manage and deliver regular meetings of techUK's AI and Data Leadership Committee and internal meetings on data and AI bringing teams together
  • Lead and deliver a regular drumbeat of activities and events involving members including a programme of events, briefings, meetings, and workshops, convening industry and key stakeholders on AI adoption, latest developments on AI innovation, and the data technologies and solutions that can enable the UK to unlock the power of data
  • Lead the development and management of projects, such as white papers, policy positions, briefings and consultation responses that aim to resolve barriers related to data and AI challenges between the technology industry and the wider economy
  • Be an internal leader, expert and single point of contact for all techUK staff in relation to techUK's overall activities on AI Adoption, the AI Opportunities Action Plan and AI tech development as well as data solutions and technologies
  • Be a visible external presence and voice in the UK's AI and data community and the media ensuring techUK's wide organizational messages, positions and point of view related to AI and data are communicated and are seen as relevant, credible and influential
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseCore Competencies
  • Highly motivated, organised and with an eagerness to keep up to date with latest AI and data industry developments and bring innovative and creative ideas to the programme
  • Strong personal and professional integrity required to develop and maintain trusted working relationships and ability to become a point of contact across the organisation
  • Ability to maintain attention to detail and demonstrate efficient time management skills when having to manage and complete multiple tasks within tight timescales
  • Good leadership, management and organisational skills, particularly able to prioritise tasks, provide strategic leadership and direction to an existing programme of work and able to take forward new opportunities for cross programme working and coordination
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences
  • A team player who has experience and confidence in managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and is comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and government
  • A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who can manage competing demands and has experience in responding to tight deadlines
  • Comfortable with public speaking and presenting at events and engaging with the media
  • Experience in commercial sales and understanding of sales targets and ability to manage budgets
  • Ability to maintain attention to detail and demonstrate efficient time management skills when completing multiple tasks within tight timescales
  • Ability to use the tools and technologies techUK provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, CRM, mobile and home working software, web tools and social media
Essential Knowledge and Experience
  • Knowledge and experience of key issues related to the AI industry and adoption and Data technologies and solutions
  • An understanding of the current industry and policy discussions and initiatives surrounding adoption, deployment, use and governance of AI including the Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan as well as issues related to regulation, safety, assurance
  • An understanding of the UK data industry and landscape, including knowledge of the data barriers and challenges facing the UK and the potential impact if data barriers can be addressed
  • A proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships across government and industry
  • Experience of responding to government and Parliamentary consultation including managing a consultation process and writing formal responses
  • Experience of developing, managing and running flagship events as well as briefings, and webinars for a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience of speaking at meetings and events and being a representative for an organisation and a broad understanding of the role of trade bodies
  • Ability to develop and then effectively communicate messages to a broad range of stakeholders and draft policy positions on their behalf
Desired Knowledge and Experience
  • A well-established network of contacts and connections with key stakeholders across the AI and Data ecosystem
  • Strong interest in the UK tech sector and our mission to make the UK good for tech, make tech good for the UK and make tech good for people and the planet
  • An understanding of the economic, social, and political environment, members' business sectors and business models, stakeholders, and their drivers
Additional InformationThis is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy.This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.The salary range for this role is GBP 45,000-GBP 65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button.

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