If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
AI Adoption Specialist (AI Adoption)
Closing date: 23rd June 2026
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £61,460 - £90,000(depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
Responsibilities to include:
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Drive organisation‑wide AI uptake through a people‑centred adoption programme, building confidence, responsible use and an AI‑enabled culture that improves productivity and ways of working.
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Design and run a comprehensive AI training curriculum for all staff levels, building practical skills, digital confidence and safe, effective use of AI tools.
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Lead quick‑win delivery of lightweight AI tools embedded in local workflows, ensuring they are user‑friendly, valuable and appropriately governed before handing complex cases to Enterprise AI.
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Build and manage a high‑performing team with agile, delivery‑focused ways of working. Provide coaching, clear direction and a culture of pace, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Establish and grow an internal AI Champions network and communities of practice to spread knowledge, share success stories and embed grassroots enthusiasm for AI.
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Lead change management, communications and hands‑on support to ensure new AI tools are adopted smoothly. Provide onboarding, guidance and practical help during roll‑outs.
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Monitor usage, impact and user feedback for AI tools and training. Define success metrics and drive improvements through retraining, tool refinement or targeted interventions.
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Uphold responsible AI policies, apply safeguards, and ensure every solution has a clear sustainment plan with appropriate handover to business units or Enterprise AI.
Additional duties:
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Create tailored training materials, deliver engaging sessions and continuously refine content based on feedback and learning trends.
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Oversee agile squads delivering small‑scale AI solutions, ensuring tight scoping, rapid iteration and essential governance while escalating larger opportunities appropriately.
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Act as a visible AI champion, engaging employees and managers, addressing concerns, demonstrating tools in action and supporting local champions.
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Deliver structured campaigns, leadership messaging and ethical‑use communications to prepare and motivate employees for AI roll‑outs.
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Coordinate early‑life support, quick‑start guides, team briefings and follow‑up channels to build user confidence and resolve issues quickly.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
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Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Digital Transformation, or a related STEM field.
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Substantial experience leading technology adoption, digital transformation, or workforce enablement in a complex organisation.
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Hands-on experience delivering digital solutions, ideally AI-powered or automation-based, from concept through deployment and adoption.
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The role requires someone who can explain complex AI concepts in clear, relatable terms, lead training and workshops effectively, and address concerns in a way that builds trust and buy-in.
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The candidate should be comfortable using technologies such as generative AI services, chatbot platforms, data analysis and visualisation tools, and low-code or no-code development environments.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
- 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
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Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
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Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
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Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
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Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
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Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
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Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
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Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
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We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
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You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
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We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
- Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
