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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for an AI and Automation Manager (G7) (Inside IR35) for an initial 7 month contract (March 27) based in Bristol (Hybrid working).

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

Job Purpose

As the AI and Automation Lead within the J2C Commercial Programme, you will lead the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, automation and digital innovation across Defence Commercial. You will identify opportunities to transform ways of working, improve productivity and simplify processes through the effective use of AI-enabled technologies.

Acting as the focal point for AI adoption and automation, you will work across Commercial, Digital and CSM teams to drive cultural change, deliver measurable efficiency improvements and ensure responsible, secure and compliant use of AI technologies.

As AI and Automation Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial AI and Automation roadmap.
• Identify and prioritise opportunities where AI and automation can improve business outcomes.
• Promote an AI-first culture and champion innovation across the Commercial Function
• Drive the adoption of Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and other AI-enabled tools
• Develop communications, engagement and learning activities that increase AI confidence and capability
• Work with our technical experts to ensure AI solutions comply with MOD security, data governance and responsible AI requirements.
• Build strong relationships across Defence Commercial, Digital and CSM teams

Essential:

• Experience leading AI, automation, digital transformation or business improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, automation technologies and their application in business environments.
• Experience driving organisational adoption and behavioural change.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform or equivalent digital productivity tools.
• Track record of creating and implementing agentic AI.
• Ability to develop business cases, roadmaps and benefits realisation plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing senior leaders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business challenges into technology-enabled solutions.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Defence Commercial processes and operating environments.
• Experience with Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps and AI-enabled analytics.
• Understanding of AI governance, ethics and information management requirements.
• Experience delivering transformation within Defence, Government or other regulated organisations.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.