Head of ai

This senior leadership opportunity is Head of AI, within a highly regulated environment. You will set strategic direction, lead execution, and ensure AI initiatives deliver tangible outcomes across operational efficiency, customer experience, risk and growth. The role blends strategy, governance, and hands‐on delivery, with strong executive and board‐level engagement.

• Define and execute the enterprise AI strategy and delivery roadmap.
• Identify and prioritise high‐value AI and automation opportunities.
• Establish AI governance aligned to regulatory and risk frameworks.
• Partner with technology and business leaders to embed AI capability.
• Oversee scalable, secure and compliant AI platforms and tooling.

• Senior experience delivering AI solutions in regulated environments.
• Strong background in AI/ML, data platforms and modern architectures.
• Proven ability to influence executives and translate AI into value.
• Experience building and leading cross‐functional technical teams.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on ROI and operational outcomes.

Our client is a well‐established, nationally operating organisation with a strong reputation for innovation within a regulated industry. They combine commercial agility with disciplined risk management and are investing heavily in technology, data and AI to support long‐term growth and customer outcomes.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply.