AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead

Position: AI Security & Governance Workstream Lead
Location: Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Type: Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

Rate: £705 p/day (umbrella rate)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills & Experience:

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