AI Strategy and Experimentation Lead

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience leading complex strategy, innovation, transformation or digital programmes
• Experience delivering evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Experience designing and running pilots, experimentation programmes or innovation initiatives
• Ability to influence and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, including external partners
• Experience operating at the intersection of technology, customer needs and organisational strategy
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality papers, presentations and executive briefings
• BPSS clearance
• Desirable: experience with AI, machine learning, search technologies, digital platforms, APIs or emerging technology strategy
• Desirable: experience with large-scale digital transformation or change programmes
• Desirable: experience with commercial or strategic technology partnerships
• Desirable: 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 discovery
• Develop a vision and roadmap for AI-enabled channels within the wider digital strategy
• Design and oversee pilots, experiments and test-and-learn initiatives to evaluate potential opportunities and risks
• Develop evidence-based recommendations for senior leaders, translating complex challenges into actionable decisions
• Build partnerships with AI providers and technology organisations to explore collaboration opportunities
• Establish governance, reporting, risk management and delivery frameworks for the programme
• Work across product, research, analytics, content, technology and operational teams to drive alignment and delivery
• Present findings, strategic options and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive audiences

Technologies:

• AI
• Machine 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