AI Tooling Governance & Adoption Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Harnham is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2135 (Cyber security professionals, Cyber security risk and governance manager is a direct index entry) or SOC 2439 (Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified., Governance officer / policy manager fits governance focus). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Basingstoke - 2x a week
This is a rare opportunity to shape how AI is governed and adopted across a growing organisation.
The Company
They are an established business investing heavily in AI and emerging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. As AI adoption expands across multiple functions, they are focused on building robust governance, clear policies, and sustainable operating models. This newly created role will be central to that journey, working with stakeholders across the business to embed best practice and maximise value.
The Role
- Own AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls across the organisation
- Manage the lifecycle of AI tools, including evaluation, approval, adoption, and retirement
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Security, HR, Finance, and business teams to ensure responsible AI usage
- Oversee AI tooling budgets, vendor relationships, licence management, and procurement activities
- Drive adoption through training programmes, internal communications, and usage monitoring
- Produce executive reporting on adoption, spend, risk, and overall AI performance
- Strong commercial experience in technology governance, SaaS operations, programme management, or a related field
- Experience managing enterprise software or technology platforms throughout their lifecycle
- Knowledge of AI tools, large language models, and the associated governance and security considerations
- Ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups and influence decision-making
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, including budgeting, vendor management, and reporting
- Excellent communication skills with experience translating complex policies into practical guidance
- Competitive benefits package
- Exposure to senior leadership and key strategic initiatives
- The opportunity to build and shape a new AI governance function
- Cross-functional influence across technology, operations, and business teams
- Clear opportunities for career progression as AI capabilities continue to grow
If you're interested in combining AI governance, technology operations, stakeholder engagement, and organisational change within a high-impact role, please apply today through Harnham.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.