At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Board in governance and strategic oversight for AI and data science.
- Company: The Alan Turing Institute, UK's national institute for data science and AI.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape national resilience and engage with top-tier stakeholders.
- Other info: Join at a pivotal moment in the Institute's transformation and growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in advancing AI for critical national infrastructure and security.
- Qualifications: Proven board leadership experience and strong engagement skills with senior government officials.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 by five leading universities and EPSRC, the Institute develops trusted, reliable AI to strengthen UK sovereign capability and national resilience across defence, national security, climate, and the protection of critical national infrastructure.
The Institute is entering a new chapter. Following a significant strategic transformation and the appointment of Dr George Williamson CMG as Chief Executive, the Board seeks a new Chair to provide independent governance leadership at a defining moment for the organisation. The Chair will lead the Board in ensuring effective governance, strategic oversight and accountability. They will act as a senior ambassador for the Institute with government, funding bodies, defence and national security agencies, industry and the academic community, and will build a strong working partnership with the new CEO.
We are looking for candidates who bring:
- Proven board leadership experience, ideally gained through chairing or serving in a senior independent non-executive capacity in a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation.
- The standing and credibility to engage at the most senior levels of government and across the research, defence and innovation landscape.
- A demonstrable interest in data science and AI and an understanding of their significance.
Chair of the Board of Trustees employer: The Alan Turing Institute
The Alan Turing Institute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of AI security. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities to lead impactful projects in a vibrant Greater London setting. Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research that shapes the future of technology.
