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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a SENIOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST for an initial 6 month contract based in London.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Job Purpose

Lead responsible AI governance across the AIIA programme by defining and embedding risk management, assurance and compliance controls to support the safe, ethical and regulatory-aligned deployment of AI and automation solutions.

As SENIOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST  , your main responsibilities will be:

• Define and embed AI governance principles, risk controls and assurance frameworks across the programme to support consistent and responsible AI deployment.
• Review and challenge AI and automation solutions against regulatory expectations, including data privacy, security, explainability, bias mitigation and safe operation.
• Identify, assess and manage risks specific to AI systems, including model reliability, agentic behaviour constraints, data usage and ethical considerations.
• Direct the development and maintenance of comprehensive governance artefacts including model risk assessments, data handling controls, audit mechanisms, monitoring frameworks and exception management processes.
• Shape governance approaches for machine learning and agentic automation systems to support responsible experimentation and controlled deployment.
• Work in close partnership and collaborate with the AI Solutions Architect, Data Scientists and Engineers to embed governance controls throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Translate policy, regulatory and risk requirements into practical technical controls and guardrails within AI solution designs.
• Define and oversee performance metrics, key risk indicators and monitoring approaches to identify model drift, governance breaches and emerging risk patterns.
• Provide authoritative governance recommendations to the Director and POD Leads to support informed decision-making on AI risk and compliance matters.
• Maintain and monitor strategic awareness of emerging UK and EU AI regulations and sector standards, advising the programme on required governance adaptations

Essential: 

• Experience applying AI governance, model risk or responsible AI controls within technology or data-driven programmes.
• Experience operating within regulated or compliance-sensitive environments.
• Working knowledge of machine learning pipelines, data governance practices and model monitoring concepts.
• Experience translating regulatory, policy or risk requirements into practical controls within AI or digital solutions.
• Ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders within cross-functional delivery teams.

Desirable:

• Experience developing governance frameworks for emerging technologies such as advanced machine learning or agentic automation systems.
• Experience operating within multi-supplier or multi-organisation delivery environments.
• Familiarity with rail industry risk, assurance or safety governance processes.
• Exposure to model monitoring, lifecycle management or Machine Learning Operations practices

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".