Artificial Intelligence Lead (18 month FTC)

Artificial Intelligence Lead (18 month FTC) Salary: £78,098 - £109,060 (dependent on location) Location(s): London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds Hours: Full-time Working pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites Key Responsibilities * Set and lead the AI strategy for GCA, defining how AI, agents, and automation transform workflows, capability, and impact. * Design and deliver practical AI solutions, working with Platform, Digital, BMX, and CDAO to implement tools that drive measurable value. * Lead and manage 1x direct report (AI Manager) as well as guiding 15-20 curious and proactive self‑starters to drive momentum across GCA. * Drive adoption and embed AI into ways of working, removing barriers and ensuring teams can confidently use new capabilities day to day. * Lead education and upskilling, building AI literacy across Corporate Affairs through structured programmes and practical use cases. * Translate complex technology into clear, actionable guidance, making AI accessible and relevant for a communications function. * Align stakeholders and lead change, bringing senior leaders and teams with you through clear storytelling, engagement, and delivery. * Continuously improve and optimise, using data and insight to track impact, refine approaches, and scale what works. * Bring external perspective, ensuring GCA remains at the forefront of AI adoption and thought leadership. What Success Looks Like * A clear, actionable AI strategy aligned to business priorities and regularly reviewed. * Deployment of new AI agents delivering measurable improvements in process efficiency or content quality. * Clear collaboration and hand‑offs with Digital, BMX, and other teams, with defined ownership boundaries. * Measurable improvements in efficiency, workflow automation, and adoption. * High and sustained levels of adoption, with clear metrics demonstrating usage and impact. * Strong AI capability across Corporate Affairs, with AI embedded in day‑to‑day operations. * Demonstrable improvement in AI literacy and confidence through structured upskilling programmes. * Strong stakeholder alignment, with AI initiatives clearly linked to business priorities. * GCA recognised as a leader in responsible, innovative AI adoption and transformation. Skills & Experience * Proven experience driving technology adoption and change in a complex, matrixed environment. * Deep understanding of AI technologies and agent/automation solutions (e.g. chatbots, predictive analytics, SharePoint, Power Apps, agentic AI) and their practical application in communications or corporate functions. * Strong background in designing and delivering tailored education or upskilling programmes for communications. * Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to engage across various organisational tiers. * Analytical approach, comfortable using data to guide decisions and measure impact. * Creative and curious problem solver, able to translate technical concepts into accessible, actionable insights. * Experience in communications is highly desirable. We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply. Benefits * A generous pension contribution of up to 15% * An annual performance‑related bonus * Share schemes including free shares * Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping * 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top * A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies #J-18808-Ljbffr