About this role
Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year
Requirements: Experience leading complex strategy, innovation, transformation or digital programmesExperience delivering evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makersExperience designing and running pilots, experimentation programmes or innovation initiativesAbility to influence and build consensus across multidisciplinary teamsExperience managing senior stakeholder relationships, including external partnersExperience operating at the intersection of technology, customer needs and organisational strategyAbility to produce clear, high-quality papers, presentations and executive briefingsBPSS clearanceDesirable: experience with AI, machine learning, search technologies, digital platforms, APIs or emerging technology strategyDesirable: experience with large-scale digital transformation or change programmesDesirable: experience with commercial or strategic technology partnershipsDesirable: experience with responsible AI, trust and safety, misinformation, data governance or digital inclusion Responsibilities: Lead a strategic programme assessing the impact of AI platforms and tools on user engagement and content discoveryDevelop a vision and roadmap for AI-enabled channels within the wider digital strategyDesign and oversee pilots, experiments and test-and-learn initiatives to evaluate potential opportunities and risksDevelop evidence-based recommendations for senior leaders, translating complex challenges into actionable decisionsBuild partnerships with AI providers and technology organisations to explore collaboration opportunitiesEstablish governance, reporting, risk management and delivery frameworks for the programmeWork across product, research, analytics, content, technology and operational teams to drive alignment and deliveryPresent findings, strategic options and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive audiences Technologies: AIMachine Learning More:
We are seeking an experienced AI Strategy and Experimentation Lead for a high-profile programme exploring how external AI platforms affect digital channels and user journeys. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, developing future-facing recommendations, leading experimentation programmes and building relationships with AI and technology partners. It offers the opportunity to influence senior decision-making and shape how organisations engage with emerging AI technologies. The contract is for nine months, with scope to extend, at £600–£650 per day inside IR35. It is hybrid, with two days per week on site in London, Manchester or Bristol; the number of on-site days may vary from week to week.
last updated 40 week of 2026