Job Description:
Head of AI Governance
Salary: £70,100 - £100,000 (depending on experience)
Location status: 1-2 days in office, Hybrid Working
Location: London- EC2R 7HJ (Preferred), Staines - TW18 3DZ, Brighton - BN1 4FY, Salford - M50 3SP, Leeds- LS5 3BF,
Contract type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Full-time
Role specific benefits: 10% Management Scheme Bonus
We make health happen
At Bupa, we're here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives - and make a better world. As a global healthcare leader with no shareholders, our focus is always on our customers and the communities we serve.
Within this Fixed Term Contract, you'll lead the way in shaping how we use artificial intelligence responsibly across the organisation. As AI becomes more central to how we deliver care and improve outcomes, your work will ensure we do so ethically, transparently and in line with our values.
You'll be joining a business that's serious about innovation - and equally serious about doing the right thing. This role is your chance to build something from the ground up, influencing how AI is governed across Bupa and helping us stay ahead of regulatory and ethical expectations.
Key Responsibilities
As Head of AI Governance, you'll:
Lead the development and implementation of Bupa's Responsible AI Framework, embedding ethical principles and best practices into our AI strategy.
Chair the High-Risk AI Committee, overseeing the assessment and management of high-risk AI projects.
Design and implement risk management strategies for AI activities, ensuring alignment with Bupa's broader risk frameworks.
Monitor and respond to regulatory developments, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other emerging standards.
Establish and regularly review ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data governance managers and AI specialists, to ensure consistent and responsible AI practices across the business.
Develop scalable tools, processes and methodologies to support the growth of AI capabilities while maintaining strong governance.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who's passionate about responsible innovation and ready to lead from the front. You'll bring:
Proven experience in AI governance, risk management, and ethical AI practices.
A strong understanding of AI technologies, frameworks, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Excellent communication and leadership skills - you'll be confident engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across a complex organisation.
A commitment to doing the right thing - for our customers, our people, and the wider world.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
• 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.
• Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Fixed term benefits allowance
• Access to our confidential employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.
Why Bupa
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Time Type:
Full timeJob Area:
ITLocations:
Angel Court, London, Bupa Place, Kirkstall Forge, Staines - Willow House, Victory House, Brighton
Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.
Every company needs an ethos, and we're no different. Through good days and challenging times, we always work with our values in mind. These are: Brave - Make new possibilities happen. Caring - Act with empathy and respect. Responsible - Own your decisions and actions.
We don't have shareholders at Bupa, which means we're free to invest our profits where they matter: our patients, our facilities, our research, and you.
As a healthcare provider, we have a duty to do the right thing. By our customers, our people and our partners. The Bupa Code holds us to this duty. It's our promise to protect, care for, and build trust with everyone who relies on us.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.
You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Free
to be you.
Back in September 2018, we made a pledge. That we'd do whatever we could to make Bupa a diverse, kind and inclusive place to work.
Everyone deserves a positive working environment. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard. Everyone deserves freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination.
With a love for technology, leading our Digital team through transformation.
Sim has extensive experience in IT and is passionate about our future talent.
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