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Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Member of the Board of Trustees (x2)
The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s National Institute for data science and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and headquartered at the British Library in London, it works with partners across government, universities, research organisations and industry to develop trusted, reliable AI that maintains sovereign capability to strengthen UK national resilience across defence, national security, climate, and the protection of critical national infrastructure. The Institute delivers frontier research alongside prototyping and engineering to advance how trusted, reliable AI is designed, evaluated and deployed.
Over the past year the Institute has undergone a significant strategic transformation. Following an independent review, it has moved from a broad portfolio of over 100 projects to a focused programme targeting areas of distinctive national value. New leadership has been established, with Chief Executive Dr George Williamson CMG joining to lead the next phase. The Board will continue to play a central role in consolidating that transformation, building stakeholder confidence, aligning the Institute’s renewed direction with government and funders, and establishing the governance foundations for the next decade of impact.
The Alan Turing Institute is seeking to appoint at least two new Non-Executive Directors and Trustees to enhance our Board. Non-Executive Directors and Trustees support the Institute by providing leadership through setting strategy, good governance, risk management and ensuring the Institute operates within its company responsibilities and charitable objects. The Non-Executive Directors and Trustees will provide guidance, support and constructive challenge to the Institute Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team, and will serve as excellent ambassadors, advocates and influencers for the Institute both as a national Institute and on the global stage.
The new Non-Executive Directors and Trustees will share our vision for the UK to become one of the best places in the world to undertake research in data science and AI and for that research to be translated into real-world applications.
What we're looking for
We are particularly interested in candidates who have relevant experience of one or more of the following areas:
- Financial management skills with accountancy or similar qualifications.
- Experience in chairing Audit and Risk Committees.
- HR and people management experience at an executive level.
- Experience in chairing Remuneration Committees.
- Experience of being a Deputy Chair of the Board.
In addition to the above it is desirable that candidates have recent non-executive, senior leadership and/or executive level experience in commercial, academic, research and/or government sectors. We are also interested in individuals who have relevant defence, national security, environmental and/or national resilience research experience and/or backgrounds in AI in the private sector.
Non-Executive Directors and Trustees may be appointed by the Board on a three-year term with the option for a further term. These roles are voluntary and unremunerated although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with internal policies. It is expected that the time commitment for the role will be approximately twenty days per annum.
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. We value diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented in our sector. If you feel passionate about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply — we recognise that great candidates may bring strengths beyond the criteria listed.
We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our Board to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at adjustments@turing.ac.uk to find out how we can assist you.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Monday 8th June 2026.
To express an interest or for more information please contact Dr Graham Little at McLean Partnership, via email at grahamlittle@mcleanpartnership.com.
A Candidate Pack with a full Job Specification can be downloaded here:
Contact information
Dr Graham Little, Partner
Email: grahamlittle@mcleanpartnership.com
Mobile: +44 (0)7801 197 898
