Digital Manager - Remote working

Digital Workplace & AI Manager Location : UK-based, hybrid remote Industry : Fintech / Regulated environment We’re hiring on behalf of a fast moving fintech client at the start of a bold new journey one where AI, automation, and next-generation workplace tools will transform the way their people work every day. They’re now looking for a Digital Workplace & AI Manager to help design and deliver that transformation from first principles. Our client is launching a company wide initiative to modernise their internal digital environment. You’ll be the first dedicated hire for this area, reporting into senior technology leadership. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across Engineering, Ops, Product, HR and Compliance to define the roadmap, select tools, and drive adoption all while keeping the employee experience at the centre. Define the digital workplace strategy from scratch — including tooling, governance, and culture. Identify where AI and automation can unlock value across internal processes and workflows. Build and lead a phased rollout plan that balances quick wins with long-term vision. Tooling & Implementation Research, evaluate, and implement tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Atlassian Intelligence, GitHub Copilot, and internal AI/automation platforms. Partner with engineering and product teams to prototype lightweight internal AI use cases (e.g. document assistants, knowledge bases, workflow bots). Create tailored onboarding and enablement campaigns to help teams embrace new tooling. Establish champions, feedback loops, and internal comms to drive adoption and mindset shift. Collaborate with HR and L&D to embed AI fluency and digital skills into learning journeys. Governance & Risk Partner with InfoSec and Compliance to define safe, secure, and compliant usage patterns for AI and automation tooling. 5+ years in roles in and around Digital Transformations, Data & AI, or Product/Technology Leadership. ~ Familiarity with enterprise workplace platforms such as Microsoft 365, Atlassian, Slack, or Confluence. ~ Hands-on understanding of AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Atlassian Intelligence, GitHub Copilot, etc) and automation concepts. ~ Power Automate, APIs, Python, PowerShell). ~ Strong stakeholder management, communication, and training design skills. Bonus Experience Experience in a regulated environment (fintech, financial services, etc). Exposure to agile ways of working and product-led organisations. History of launching internal innovation or capability-building initiatives. Empathetic change agent – you get that transformation is about people, not just platforms. A rare chance to build a digital workplace transformation capability from the ground up. A hybrid-first culture based around a Manchester HQ, with real flexibility baked in. If you want to play a defining role in how a company works, collaborates, and grows in the age of AI this is it. Apply now, we’d love to chat. At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.