AI & Technology Director

At ICAEW, you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do-creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

The AI and Technology Director will shape and lead ICAEW's strategic approach to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, specifically those influencing our external environment.

This is a senior thought leadership role responsible for maximising the external impact of AI and technology for our members, partners, and wider stakeholders. The role will set vision and priorities, lead relevant ICAEW member facing channels, establish strategic alliances, and ensure our organisation maximises its role in shaping the future; enabling members and students to confidently seize opportunities and thrive in a changing world.

Working in a matrix approach, the Director will partner with scrum teams, product leads, and teams across the organisation to direct innovation, strategically oversee high impact builds, and translate complex technological opportunities into clear business outcomes.

• Collaboratively define and own the organisation's externally facing AI and technology roadmap, aligning with strategic priorities and market trends.
• Build partnerships with member firms, technology providers, academia, regulators, and other professional bodies to drive collaboration and influence global best practice.
• Work closely with Technology colleagues, recognising that technical development, engineering, and implementation of AI initiatives sit within Technology under the remit of the CIO.
• Establish and lead the AI Governance framework for ICAEW.
• Champion ICAEW's external reputation as a leader in AI and emerging technology thought leadership.

Requirements include:

• Proven track record at Director or equivalent level shaping and executing AI/technology strategies in a complex, externally facing organisation.
• Deep understanding of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their applications in business, professional services, and/or regulatory contexts.
• Demonstrable ability to influence at the highest levels of government, industry, and international bodies.
• Experience of working in a matrix environment with agile delivery models, setting direction rather than managing day to day builds.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities against operational realities.

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We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role. Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.

We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development. Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.

• A substantial suite of training and development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans.

We are a disability confident employer.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.