AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead

Position

AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead

Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

We are seeking an AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. This person will shape and deliver the organisation’s AI security and governance agenda, enabling responsible and compliant AI adoption across a complex, distributed environment.

• Lead the workstream from initiation to business‑as‑usual, defining scope, plans, and milestones
• Establish AI governance frameworks, policies, and an enterprise AI inventory covering models, tools, and data flows
• Implement AI security controls, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU AI Act
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and third‑party vendors to deliver outcomes and embed sustainable practices

• Proven experience leading complex cyber, technology, or AI‑related projects in large, distributed organisations
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, agentic systems, AI security risks, and data governance principles
• Experience designing governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory compliance measures
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and programme delivery skills with ability to influence senior leaders

This is a strategic, high‑impact role for someone who can combine AI technical expertise with structured programme leadership to enable trusted, responsible AI adoption across the organisation.