Interim Head of Department – AI & Technology Security Operations

Company: GatenbySanderson
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are partnering with a leading regulatory organisation to appoint an Interim Head of Department – AI & Technology Security Operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape how a major organisation governs, secures, and scales its AI capabilities.

Leading a team of c.70 professionals and managing an £80m budget, you will drive AI security operations, threat and vulnerability management, and the safe deployment of AI technologies.

We’re looking for a credible technology leader with hands-on experience of AI and agentic technologies, combined with strong expertise across cyber security, engineering, and live operations. You will be comfortable operating at executive level and influencing organisation-wide AI strategy.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile organisation.

Interviews will be taking place imminently, with an ideal start date in early August.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to every individual.

Posted: July 9th, 2026