AI Innovation Specialist

South Hampshire College Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Generous employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is looking for an AI Innovation Specialist to lead the development of AI skills across various educational provisions. This role involves collaborating with employers to identify needs, designing curricula, and delivering innovative educational solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in AI or digital innovation and experience in curriculum design. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and a generous pension contribution, along with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI, digital innovation or technology-enabled learning.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and delivery.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and build effective partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify AI skills needs and translate them into innovative learning experiences.
• Design new apprenticeship curriculum and employer masterclasses.
• Pilot tailored learning solutions and resources for rollout.

Skills

Experience in AI or digital innovation

Curriculum design and delivery

Building effective partnerships

Understanding of responsible AI

Job description

Are you passionate about the potential of AI to transform learning, skills and workforce development? Would you thrive at the intersection of innovation, education and employer engagement? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated AI Innovation Specialist.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Generousemployer pension contribution
• Regulartraining and development
• Learning and development opportunities.

We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking AI Innovation Specialist to help shape and deliver our AI skills offer across apprenticeships, adult and community learning, online and commercial provision and employer-facing innovation projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in translating emerging industry needs into high-quality, practical learning experiences that make a real difference to individuals, employers and communities.

In this outward-facing role, you will work with employers, partners and internal teams to identify AI skills needs and turn them into innovative, scalable provision. From designing new apprenticeship curriculum and employer masterclasses to piloting tailored learning solutions and building resources for wider rollout, you will help move ideas from concept to delivery at pace, reporting to the Director of Innovation, Skills & Externally Funded Projects.

This role would suit someone with experience in AI, digital innovation or technology-enabled learning, alongside a strong understanding of curriculum design and delivery. You will be confident working across multiple teams, building effective partnerships, and creating provision that is responsive, practical and aligned with cross-sector employer demand. A strong grasp of responsible AI, learner needs and the evolving skills landscape will be essential.

Partnerships and Reputation

• Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the postholder's areas of responsibility.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder's areas of responsibility.
• Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder's areas of responsibility.

Professional Standards

• Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities.
• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.
• Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.