Job Title: University Director of AI Innovation
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary: Competitive - Circa £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Job type: Fixed Term (60 months) - 35 hours per week/ 1.0 FTE
Closing date: 30/05/2025
Are you ready to lead transformative AI innovation in one of the most forward-thinking universities?
At The University of Manchester, we are on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise teaching, learning, research, and operations. As we continue to shape the future of higher education, we're seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary Director of AI Innovation to spearhead groundbreaking AI-driven projects across our institution.
In this exciting role accountable to the University Executive (UE), you will lead our Skunkworks team-an elite group of AI specialists committed to accelerating high-impact AI projects. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders, develop sustainable AI initiatives, and drive AI adoption to enhance the University's performance and global standing.
What You'll Be Doing:
1. Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Team: Manage and inspire a talented, agile Skunkworks team to innovate and deliver transformative AI solutions.
2. Engage with Key Stakeholders: Work closely w...