Portfolio Lead - Sovereign AI

Portfolio Lead - Sovereign AI - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Portfolio Lead - Sovereign AI Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 12th October 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 483889 Salary £56,850 - £68,570 London salary: £61,620 - £68,570. National salary: £56,850 - £63,980. New entrants to the civil service are expected to join at the band minimum. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Fixed term Loan Length of employment 24 months Business area DSIT - Artificial Intelligence Type of role Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location London, Manchester, Birmingham (If based in Manchester or Birmingham, you will be required to attend the London office 1x a week. Travel expenses will be reimbursed). About the job Job summary Sovereign AI Artificial intelligence is central to the UK's economic and national security. As countries around the world compete to develop and deploy this transformative technology, the UK must ensure it can build, attract and retain the companies that will shape the future of AI. The Sovereign AI Fund sits at the heart of this mission, with a clear mandate to identify, back and scale the companies that will define the UK's position in one of the most consequential technologies of our time. Backed by up to £500 million, the Fund exists to turn ambition into action, supporting high-potential AI startups and scaleups to become national champions and strengthening the