Westminster City Council

Artificial Intelligence Governance Lead WCC625146

Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP £58,299  - £79,410 per annum. Salary negotiable depending upon experience Closing Date: 10 October 2026 Permanent
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Summary: As AI Governance Lead you can make your own powerful contribution to Westminster’s success. Providing strategic leadership for the Council’s AI Governance Framework, it will be your task to ensure that AI adoption is safe, ethical, legally compliant and aligned to corporate priorities, public-sector
Artificial Intelligence Governance Lead WCC625146 Job Details | Shared Services Partnership We and our partners use technologies such as cookies on our site to enhance your user experience, personalise content, provide social media features, and analyse our traffic. Accept the recommended settings to consent to the use of this technology on our site. You can change your consent choices at any time by clearing your cookies in your browsing data or by accessing the site in a different browser. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all of the cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Home Westminster City Council About Us Working for us Benefits and Rewards Diversity and Inclusion Job Areas Adults Social Care and Public Health Children's Services Environment and Communities Corporate Services, Finance and Resources, Strategic Change Regeneration, Economy and Planning Housing and Commercial Partnerships Current Opportunities View All Jobs Join Talent Community Apprenticeships Graduate Programme Search by Keyword Search by Location Home Westminster City Council About Us Working for us Benefits and Rewards Diversity and Inclusion Job Areas Adults Social Care and Public Health Children's Services Environment and Communities Corporate Services, Finance and Resources, Strategic Change Regeneration, Economy and Planning Housing and Commercial Partnerships Current Opportunities View All Jobs Join Talent Community Apprenticeships Graduate Programme Log in to your account Search by Keyword Search by Location Show More Options Loading... Salary Range All Job Category All Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Artificial Intelligence Governance Lead WCC625146 Job Details: Salary range: £58,299  - £79,410 per annum. Salary negotiable depending upon experience Work location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP Hours per week: 36.00 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 10 October 2026 About Us: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF 809 CONNECTED BUSINESSES Digital and Innovation in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where creative and enterprising people put local residents and businesses first. Today, Westminster is the most connected borough in London. But, when David joined us in the mid-2010s, small businesses were still struggling to get connected to fibre. Without gigabit-capable broadband, some companies even resorted to biking memory sticks around the city, simply to share files with clients. Although still in a junior role, David took the initiative and successfully made the business case for £2.8 million of European funding to support connectivity for small businesses across Westminster. Feedback from businesses has been overwhelmingly positive as the project has enhanced their communications with clients. The new connectivity allows them to make video calls and work remotely. As the pandemic hit and many more people needed to work from home, it became clear just how vital this investment had been. Fast-forward a few years. Westminster is leading the way for connectivity, as a result of the project businesses are thriving, and David is heading up a service of his own responsible for delivery of the Smart City strategy. The Role: As AI Governance Lead you can make your own powerful contribution to Westminster’s success. Providing strategic leadership for the Council’s AI Governance Framework, it will be your task to ensure that AI adoption is safe, ethical, legally compliant and aligned to corporate priorities, public-sector expectations and our ambitions. Designing, leading and working to assure proportionate AI risk classification, governance and approval processes, and ensuring relevant cases receive the correct amount of scrutiny, you’ll als
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #725
  • Employer: Westminster City Council
  • Location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP
  • Closing Date: 10 October 2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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