Head of AI and Automation Accelerator

Across government, the opportunity to harness AI and automation is no longer a future ambition; it is a practical necessity for improving services, increasing productivity and enabling better outcomes for citizens and colleagues. The Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) function is playing a central role in that transformation, creating the foundations, capability and delivery momentum needed to accelerate modern, data-led ways of working.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal moment and help shape how AI and automation are scaled, governed and embedded across the business. You will play a leading role in driving innovation, identifying high-value use cases and enabling sustainable adoption that delivers measurable impact.

The Head of AI and Automation Accelerator is a strategic leadership role at the heart of DDSS, working across business, technology and data stakeholders to define and deliver the organisation’s AI and automation ambitions. Reporting into senior digital leadership, you will provide strategic direction for the accelerator function and help build the governance, methods and delivery capability needed to take ideas from concept through to scaled implementation. Working closely with senior colleagues across technology, data, information security and operational teams, you will ensure AI and automation opportunities are prioritised appropriately, delivered safely and aligned to organisational goals. You will also help create the culture, confidence and practical frameworks needed to increase adoption across the organisation.

As Head of AI and Automation Accelerator, you will define and lead the organisation’s approach to identifying, shaping and accelerating AI and automation opportunities. You will develop the roadmap, establish prioritisation and governance mechanisms, and ensure delivery is focused on use cases that create genuine value and can be scaled effectively. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, balancing innovation with responsible delivery and ensuring that AI and automation activity is underpinned by clear guardrails, robust assurance and strong stakeholder engagement. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence transformation at pace and help embed a more modern, efficient and data-enabled way of working.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the AI and Automation Accelerator function and setting its vision, priorities and operating model.
• Identifying, assessing and prioritising high-value AI and automation opportunities across the organisation.
• Developing and maintaining delivery roadmaps, business cases and governance arrangements.
• Working with technical, operational and policy colleagues to move opportunities from discovery through to implementation and scale.
• Ensuring AI and automation activity is aligned to organisational strategy, ethical principles, data governance and relevant assurance requirements.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor on AI and automation adoption.
• Championing a culture of innovation, capability-building and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring outcomes, benefits and lessons learned to support ongoing refinement and scaling.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience of delivering a strategic programme of data and AI projects.
• Extensive experience of delivering in an agile, iterative manner that delivers value early.
• Demonstrable ability to mediate difficult discussions, manage high-risk expectations, and translate complex technical concepts for non-technical executive audiences.
• Expert knowledge of the product / service lifecycle, specifically its application to data and AI products.
• Expert knowledge of innovative data and AI technologies.

• Knowledge of energy sector data and AI challenges, the transition to net-zero, including regulatory and affordability implications.

This is an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping how AI and automation are adopted and scaled, helping to create lasting impact across the organisation. The role will suit someone who combines strategic thinking with delivery focus, and who is motivated by building practical solutions that make a real difference.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please reach out to Mercedes Sarganton 020 8253 1806, or via email at Ofgem-HOAAA@global-resourcing.com