AI Adoption Specialist

• Drive organisation-wide AI uptake through a people-centred adoption programme, building confidence, responsible use and an AI-enabled culture that improves productivity and ways of working.
• Design and run a comprehensive AI training curriculum for all staff levels, building practical skills, digital confidence and safe, effective use of AI tools.
• Lead quick-win delivery of lightweight AI tools embedded in local workflows, ensuring they are user-friendly, valuable and appropriately governed before handing complex cases to Enterprise AI.
• Build and manage a high-performing team with agile, delivery-focused ways of working. Provide coaching, clear direction and a culture of pace, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Establish and grow an internal AI Champions network and communities of practice to spread knowledge, share success stories and embed grassroots enthusiasm for AI.
• Lead change management, communications and hands-on support to ensure new AI tools are adopted smoothly. Provide onboarding, guidance and practical help during roll-outs.
• Monitor usage, impact and user feedback for AI tools and training. Define success metrics and drive improvements through retraining, tool refinement or targeted interventions.
• Uphold responsible AI policies, apply safeguards, and ensure every solution has a clear sustainment plan with appropriate handover to business units or Enterprise AI.

Additional duties:

• Create tailored training materials, deliver engaging sessions and continuously refine content based on feedback and learning trends.

• Oversee agile squads delivering small-scale AI solutions, ensuring tight scoping, rapid iteration and essential governance while escalating larger opportunities appropriately.
• Act as a visible AI champion, engaging employees and managers, addressing concerns, demonstrating tools in action and supporting local champions.
• Deliver structured campaigns, leadership messaging and ethical-use communications to prepare and motivate employees for AI roll-outs.
• Coordinate early-life support, quick-start guides, team briefings and follow-up channels to build user confidence and resolve issues quickly.

Do you have experience in AI?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Digital Transformation, or a related STEM field.

• Substantial experience leading technology adoption, digital transformation, or workforce enablement in a complex organisation.
• Hands-on experience delivering digital solutions, ideally AI-powered or automation-based, from concept through deployment and adoption.
• The role requires someone who can explain complex AI concepts in clear, relatable terms, lead training and workshops effectively, and address concerns in a way that builds trust and buy-in.
• The candidate should be comfortable using technologies such as generative AI services, chatbot platforms, data analysis and visualisation tools, and low-code or no-code development environments.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• On-site parking, Package: £61,460 - £90,000(depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), * 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?