UK hires AI strategy head without requiring AI experience
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-08-29
The UK government is hiring a Head of Strategy and Engagement for its Digital, Data, Innovation and AI team, offering a salary of up to £83,355 ($113,000). Surprisingly, the job ad does not list AI experience as essential, marking it merely as "desirable." The role focuses on defining strategy for 550,000 civil servants. The requirement emphasizes leadership and communication over technical expertise, sparking debate on the suitability for leading AI skills initiatives.
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