Head of Human Centred AI

Head of Human Centred 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 Head of Human Centred AI Department for Transport Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483712 Salary £72,281 - £77,330 National - £72,281 London - £77,330 GBP Job grade Grade 6 Contract type Permanent Business area DFT - Decarbonisation, Technology & Strategy Group (DTS) Type of role Architecture and Data Digital Social Research Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Leeds, London About the job Job summary Can you help shape how one of the UK's largest organisations adopts AI responsibly, effectively and at scale? Do you have the vision to combine behavioural science, user insight and evaluation to influence the future of work across the Department for Transport? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Head of Human Centred AI formulates and leads a high-impact programme to provide evidence and insight into how AI can be effectively and responsibly developed and deployed across DfT. They lead a team to design and implement social, behavioural and user research projects aligned to departmental priorities, collaborating with colleagues within DfT, across government and with external partners. They play a pivotal role in the delivery of AI in DfT, applying their skills and insights to shape the portfolio of work and identify opportunities. They apply rigorous and innovative social and behavioural science methodologies to aid the development and deployment of AI. This is not a traditional so