AI Enablement Lead

About the role

The AI Enablement Lead is a people-focused role designed to guide the organisation through the adoption of AI tools. Acting as the trusted knowledge expert, the post holder will bridge the gap between emerging technology and frontline practice, supporting both the general workforce and the wider Digital & Technology service. By fostering a culture of safe, responsible experimentation, this role aims to build confidence across the organisation, empowering staff at all levels to integrate tools like Google Gemini and NotebookLM into their daily workflows with confidence and care.

You will work closely with teams and senior leadership to understand where AI tools like Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and Magic Notes can genuinely add value, supporting staff to use them with confidence and care.

This is not a technical role. It's a role for someone who understands people, knows how to bring them along on a journey of change, and can communicate clearly and warmly across every level of the organisation from frontline practitioners to the senior leadership team.

The post holder will also play an important role in measuring success. You will track adoption rates, training participation, and agreed KPIs, providing regular, clear reports to senior management so that progress is visible and decisions are well-informed.

• Sector Experience: Experience within a local authority setting is essential with previous experience supporting Children’s Services highly desirable; however, candidates without this specific background are still encouraged to apply if they demonstrate exceptional alternative experience or skills.
• Point of Contact and Knowledge Expert: Serve as the visible face of AI for the organisation, acting as the primary point of contact for the workforce and the wider Digital & Technology service to build confidence and provide accessible expertise.
• Training and Resource Development: Design and deliver engaging workshops and practical resources that translate complex AI concepts into accessible, everyday language.
• Culture and Change Management: Lead the organisational shift toward AI adoption by building trust, addressing skepticism, and encouraging a "learning-by-doing" mindset.
• Responsible Implementation: Ensure all AI usage aligns with data privacy policies and professional integrity standards, embedding ethical habits and safe usage boundaries across the workforce.
• Progress Tracking and Reporting: Monitor adoption rates and KPIs to provide senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights into the impact of AI on organisational efficiency and service delivery.

For further information about this role, please contact Matthew Bond at Matthew.Bond@achievingforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.

About you

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people navigate change and feels excited about the possibilities of AI. You understand that technology can feel a bit daunting, so you’re the kind of person who listens first and explains things in a way that actually makes sense to busy colleagues. While you’re comfortable using AI tools yourself, your real strength lies in your ability to build trust, spark curiosity, and help others feel confident and safe as they try something new.

• A People-First Approach: You have a natural knack for supporting people through new ways of working, knowing that real change only happens when people feel heard and supported.
• Confidence with AI: You’re already using AI tools in your own day-to-day work and enjoy showing others how it can make their lives easier, without getting lost in technical jargon.
• A Safe Pair of Hands: You care deeply about doing things the right way, making sure that privacy and ethics stay front and centre as we explore what these tools can do.
• A Natural Teacher: Whether it’s a quick chat or a planned workshop, you’re great at sharing what you know in a way that feels practical, engaging, and relevant.
• A Collaborative Mindset: You enjoy connecting with different teams, turning data into a story that helps us understand our progress, and bringing even the most skeptical colleagues along on the journey.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

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Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.