Lead AI Technologist

Lead AI Technologist

800 P/D Inside IR35

Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week in London, Manchester or Bristol

6 months, scope to extend

Active SC would be advantageous

As Lead Technologist, you'll play a pivotal role in building a high-performing team and collaborating with principal technologists, engagement leads, and delivery managers. You'll help define long-term strategy, influence senior decision-makers, and foster a thriving community of technologists across the UK Public Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and contribute to shaping a 10-year strategy for your specialist field, securing cross-government endorsement.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language to influence digital strategy and policy.
• Draft strategic papers, guidance documents, and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders and ministers.
• Identify, develop, and promote principles, standards, and best practices across the public sector.
• Collaborate with vendors and commercial teams to maximise value for the UK Public Sector.
• Build and maintain a strong network of peers across government.
• Promote your work through public service facing content, speaking engagements, and community events.
• Support the upskilling of colleagues in your specialist area.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior technology role, ideally within AI or emerging technologies.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across government or large-scale organisations.
• Passion for public service and driving meaningful change.

Who are you

• You should be excited about thinking long-term and helping deliver technology-related change
• You must have a technical background and be able to use this experience to build credibility with others, evaluate proposals and decide an execution approach.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can translate complex concepts into straightforward language with ease.
• You should have some experience working with technology suppliers
• You should be comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, both technical (e.g. Principal DDaT professionals) and non-technical
• Learning should be embedded in the way you approach your working week, and you should be keen to share your learning with those around you

If you are interested, apply here!