AI Adoption Change Lead

Were hiring an AI Adoption Change Lead to deliver the DSIT AI Code Assistant Adoption Programmea high-visibility cross-government initiative transforming how 1000 civil service engineers work with AI. 

This is a hands-on delivery role at the intersection of change management and public sector delivery. You will enable 812 departmental champions across diverse contexts to drive sustainable adoptionworking closely with technical specialists (Forward Deployed Engineers Security Leads) while owning the people-side of transformation: addressing fears building desire and embedding lasting behaviours.

What Youll Do 

Change Delivery & Champion Enablement 

Implement sector-specific change strategies for assigned departments 
Onboard and enable 812 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 
510 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) 

Additional Information :

Why Version 1

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform.
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time