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Job Description
We’re hiring an AI Adoption Change Lead to deliver the DSIT AI Code Assistant Adoption Programme—a high‑visibility, cross‑government initiative transforming how 1,000+ civil service engineers work with AI. This is a hands‑on delivery role at the intersection of change management and public sector delivery, enabling 8–12 departmental champions to drive sustainable adoption and embedding lasting behaviours.
What You’ll Do
* Implement sector‑specific change strategies for assigned departments.
* Onboard and enable 8–12 departmental champions via ADKAR training and coaching.
* Design and run workshops, skills labs, and facilitated “future of work” conversations.
* Diagnose ADKAR blockages and design targeted interventions.
* Create sector‑specific adaptations (archetypes, language guides, quick‑wins libraries).
* Build champions’ confidence and capability to independently drive change.
Qualifications
* Prosci ADKAR Certification or Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in OD, HR, Organisational Psychology, Business, Change, or related field.
* 5–10 years of progressive change delivery experience in complex environments.
* Evidence of continuous professional development in change management.
Desirable
* Sector experience in NHS, Justice, Local Government, Emergency Services, or Education.
* Experience with AI or emerging technology adoption programmes.
* Centre of Excellence / practice‑building experience.
* Chartered MCIPD (or working towards).
* Executive coaching credentials (ILM L7, EMCC, ICF).
* Additional methods (Kotter, Bridges, Lean Change).
* Security clearance (SC clear). SC clearance can be obtained via the ADS partnership if required.
Additional Information
Benefits include:
* Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme.
* Career progression and mentorship through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes and a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
* Flexible/remote working and support for work‑life balance.
* Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, financial advice, and employee discount scheme.
* Gym discounts, Bike to Work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, Employee Assistance Programme, generou holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
* Educational assistance, incentivised certifications and accreditations (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat).
* Reward schemes including Annual Excellence Awards and a 'Call‑Out' platform.
* Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allowing involvement in local fundraising and development opportunities.
Contact: Ashley.Smith@version1.com
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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