AI Adoption Manager

Burns Sheehan; England; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK tech firm is seeking an AI Adoption Specialist to drive AI integration across its operations. This role, starting in January 2026, focuses on championing AI adoption, identifying practical applications, and collaborating with various teams for successful implementation. Ideal candidates will have some exposure to AI and experience working with senior stakeholders. This 12-month contract could lead to a permanent position, providing an excellent opportunity for career growth in AI-driven transformation.

Qualifications

• Graduate or 1–2 years' experience in a commercial role.
• Experience with AI through hands-on projects or current role.
• Comfortable engaging with senior leadership.
• Personable and confident in communication.
• Basic tech knowledge even for early career professionals.

Responsibilities

• Champion AI adoption and guide teams in automation opportunities.
• Identify use cases and support testing and rollout with other teams.
• Map and improve workflows where AI can enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on implementation and feasibility.
• Foster a culture of AI openness among staff.

Skills

Exposure to AI

Working with senior stakeholders

Curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools

Solid understanding of technology

Education

Recent graduate or 1–2 years’ commercial experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

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Connecting brilliant Product Managers & Delivery Leaders with high-growth UK tech companies

Role: AI Adoption Specialist

Location: London – 3-4 days per week in the office

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: up to £65,000

Start: January 2026

Are you early in your career but eager to make a real impact? Do you want to be the AI Adoption Specialist who brings new ideas to life and helps teams work smarter? 🚀

This is a chance to join a company that’s investing in AI trials across its operations, with strong backing from the CEO and their investors. They’ve already started testing AI within sales and are now looking for someone who can champion adoption across the whole organisation.

You’ll be joining at the perfect moment - the foundation is there, the appetite is strong, and they need someone who can spot opportunities, guide teams, and help turn ideas into working solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the AI Adoption Specialist, championing AI adoption across the business and helping teams understand where automation can make the biggest difference ⚡
• Working with finance, HR, tech and other teams to identify practical use cases and support them through testing and rollout 🤝
• Mapping and improving manual processes, such as the contract workflow, where AI agents could generate, review and send documents for approval 📄
• Building on existing tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and early service agent trials
• Partnering closely with the Chief Transformation Officer while collaborating with the tech team on feasibility and implementation 🧩
• Helping build a culture that’s open to AI and confident using it day to day 🌱

Who we’re looking for:

• A recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years’ commercial experience 🎓
• Someone with exposure to AI - maybe in your current role or through hands-on personal projects 🔍
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, including the CEO, and able to translate ideas for different audiences 👥
• Personable, confident, and curious - someone who enjoys exploring new tools and helping others get value from them
• A solid understanding of technology, even if you’re still early in your career

Why this role matters:

This is a new position designed to accelerate their AI journey. As their AI Adoption Specialist, you’ll get mentoring, exposure to senior leaders, and the chance to help set the direction of their digital transformation. If the year goes well, the role could become permanent.

✉️ Apply now if you’re ready to be the AI Adoption Specialist who takes this business into its next chapter.