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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .
AI Enablement Lead
Achieving for Children is on a journey. Like many organisations, we're exploring how artificial intelligence can support our people to work more effectively, not to replace judgement or expertise, but to reduce friction, save time, and free up more space for the work that matters most. We are looking for someone to lead that journey from the inside.
The AI Enablement Lead will be a friendly, trusted guide that colleagues across the organisation turn to when they're curious, uncertain, or ready to get started. You will design and deliver practical training, create resources that make sense to real people in real roles, and build a culture where experimenting, learning, and asking questions are all encouraged.
Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1 Work Setting Hybrid Working Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 24 months Business area Business Services Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £52,194 (SCP38) Salary to £55,323 (SCP41) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s W/C 01/06/2026 Closing Date 18/05/2026 Job Reference 2321 Documents
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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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Training and Resource Development: Design and deliver engaging workshops and practical resources that translate complex AI concepts into accessible, everyday language.
5. Culture and Change Management: Lead the organisational shift toward AI adoption by building trust, addressing skepticism, and encouraging a "learning-by-doing" mindset.
6. 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.
7. 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 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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:
13. 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)
14. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
15. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
16. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
17. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
18. A range of staff benefits and discounts
19. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer. For our Recruitment Journey,
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have 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 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.