Senior Automation and AI Governance Officer

Warwickshire County Council, Senior Automation and AI Governance Officer • Help shape safe, controlled and effective use of automation and AI across Warwickshire County Council.

About The Role

• Support the leading and operation of the Council’s automation and AI governance function, including governance of Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot.
• Help develop, implement and maintain governance frameworks, standards and guidance to ensure safe, consistent and appropriate use of automation and AI capabilities.
• Set up and administer Power Platform Admin Centre controls, including managing environments, applying data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and maintaining configuration in line with governance arrangements.
• Act as a central coordination point for automation and AI governance activity, working with Cyber Security, Information Governance and ICT teams to ensure risks are identified, assessed and managed.
• Provide oversight of platform usage, compliance, licensing and costs using Power Platform Admin Centre tooling, producing assurance and management information where required.
• Support the evaluation, prioritisation and onboarding of new use cases, ensuring alignment with agreed governance and approval processes.
• Provide clear, practical advice to services and ICT colleagues on the safe and appropriate use of automation and AI tools, in line with governance policies.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of organisational policies, procedures and controls relating to digital automation and AI adoption.
• Work collaboratively with the Cyber Security team to ensure solutions align with security standards, controls and risk management processes.
• Where required, provide guidance and support to colleagues contributing to automation and AI governance activities.

About You

• Experience of working in a relevant ICT environment, with the ability to interpret and analyse complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk and compliance considerations, particularly in relation to digital tools, automation or AI‑enabled solutions.
• Experience working in or alongside an automation and AI governance function, or design authority in a complex organisation.
• Confidence working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including the ability to influence and guide others towards appropriate solutions.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to make decisions independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts and risks clearly and in plain language.
• Experience contributing to policies, procedures and operational controls within ICT or digital environments.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands in a developing area of service.
• Experience supporting or supervising others where required.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Knowledge and experience of governance, risk and compliance considerations relating to automation and/or AI‑enabled digital solutions.
• ITIL Foundation (or equivalent experience).

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

To discuss the role please contact Joanna Smith – joannasmith@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 29th June 2026Interview date: w/c 29th June and 6th July 2026

Fluency Duty: The Fluency Duty for this role is required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

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