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Job Title: AI Adoption Change Lead
Job Summary: 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.
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/postgrad in OD, HR, Org Psychology, Business, Change or related
* 5–10 years progressive change delivery in complex environments
* Evidence of continuous professional development in change
Desirable
* Sector experience in NHS, Justice, Local Government, Emergency Services, Education
* AI or emerging technology adoption programmes
* Centre of Excellence / practice‑building experience
* Chartered MCIPD (or working towards)
* Executive coaching (ILM L7, EMCC, ICF)
* Additional methods (Kotter, Bridges, Lean Change)
* SC clearance (desirable; can be obtained via ADS partnership if required)
Benefits
* A quarterly performance‑related profit share scheme
* Strong career progression & mentorship coaching through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes, with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
* Flexible/remote working and supportive work‑life balance policies
* Financial wellbeing initiatives including pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and an employee discount scheme
* Wellbeing schemes: gym discounts, bike‑to‑work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme; generous holiday allowance; enhanced maternity/paternity leave; marriage/civil partnership leave
* Educational assistance, incentivised certifications and accreditations (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat)
* Reward schemes including annual excellence awards & ‘Call‑Out’ platform
* Environment, Social and Community First initiatives with local fundraising and development opportunities
Contact: Ashley.Smith@version1.com
Seniorities: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Information Technology; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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