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Data, Digital & AI Lead - Fixed term 18 months
UK Sport
UK Sport is the nation’s high performance sports agency. Its mission is to create the greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments; reaching, inspiring and uniting the nation.
Job Posted- 12 Apr 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 19 Apr 2026
This is a unique and high impact opportunity to transform how the UK’s high-performance system uses data, digital tools and artificial intelligence.
As Data, Digital & AI Lead, you will lead the strategic delivery of the People and Performance pillars of UK Sport’s Data, Digital & AI Strategy — shaping how athletes, coaches and practitioners learn, connect, collaborate and make decisions.
From building early AI driven prototypes, to developing systemwide digital capabilities, through to driving long -term planning for LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 — your work will directly influence the future of UK high- performance sport.
This role is for someone who thrives in complexity, sees the possibilities of modern technology, and is energised by shaping a bold, insight driven future.
What you’ll lead
Strategic Leadership
• Lead delivery of the People and Performance pillars of the UK Sport Data, Digital & AI Strategy
• Translate strategic ambitions into clear, practical implementation plans
• Shape system wide digital and data direction while supporting the Growth & Productivity pillars
Digital Delivery & Innovation
• Deliver early high value digital and AI solutions, including MVPs and proofs of concept
• Prioritise opportunities that can drive performance impact — including the LA28 cycle
• Guide build vs buy decisions, sequencing, and readiness
System & Stakeholder Engagement
• Work collaboratively with partners including UKSI, NGBs, Home Nations, BOA and BPA
• Drive adoption of system tools such as the Performance Hub and system membership models
• Support alignment with long- term system planning for Brisbane 2032
Partnerships & Supplier Management
• Develop strong, values aligned relationships with technology and delivery partners
• Oversee supplier ecosystems to ensure strong performance, value for money and ethical AI practice
Collaboration, Governance & Impact
• Embed best practice in digital governance, data ethics and trust across the system
• Demonstrate measurable system impact and ROI for digital and AI initiatives
• Contribute to building a culture of shared learning, insight and evidence based decisions
About you
You’re a strategic, forward thinking leader with a strong track record of delivering transformation in complex environments. You build relationships easily, influence effectively and move comfortably between high level system strategy and hand s on delivery.
You’ll bring:
• Experience working in complex, multi stakeholder environments
• Strong strategic thinking — able to turn ideas into clear, actionable plans
• Proven ability to lead complex programmes and drive change at pace
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confidence working with technical, commercial and delivery partners
• Experience leading or contributing to interdisciplinary teams
Even better if you also have:
• Leadership experience across digital, data or AI transformation
• Understanding of high-performance or elite performance environment s
• Experience designing or implementing digital/data operating models
• Knowledge of AI ethics, data governance or modern digital delivery practices
How to Apply
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