Senior lead, AI

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About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

As we enter an exciting new phase of digital maturity, we’re looking for a senior lead in AI to drive innovation and embed impactful and transparent use of AI across our charity to define clear ethical standards.
This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, lead the exploration to design AI-powered products that will make a real difference – whether it’s enabling life-saving research, supporting fundraising innovation, or helping us connect with people affected by breast cancer in new and meaningful ways. You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding inclusive and responsible AI, ensuring that innovation is a sustainable discipline across our charity. You’ll also raise AI literacy at every level for colleagues across teams to our CEO and trustees running workshops, training and innovation sessions.

You’ll lead the AI product strategy and roadmap, aligning with our digital and organisational goals through cross team collaboration to spot opportunities where AI can deliver impact, from fundraising and services to research and operations.

Lead on AI trends and build prototypes, work with partners, and guide the transition from pilot projects to long-term solutions.

If you’re excited by the chance to combine technical leadership, product strategy and social impact, this role could be for you.

About you

As a Senior AI lead, you’ll bring a blend of technical expertise, product vision and collaborative leadership, to integrate ethical and inclusive approaches to technology.

You’ll have proven experience leading AI or machine learning product development, with a strong technical foundation, including working with large language models, vector databases, data pipelines and digital integrations.

As a strong collaborator with excellent communication skills, you’ll work across teams and at leadership level to translate complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with innovation pipelines, hackathons, or AI literacy programmes is a plus—but above all, we value your curiosity, adaptability, and passion for making a meaningful impact.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
If you’ve any immediate questions please email Recruitment@breastcancernow.org

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 October 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025