Senior Manager – AI, Integration and Applications

Barnardo's; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manager of AI, Automation & Integration to strategically drive innovation. This hybrid role entails leading AI initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with data protection. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in delivering AI solutions, knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, and proven leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering AI, automation and integration solutions at scale.
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, Dynamics 365 and Copilot.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Experience designing secure, governed and compliant technology solutions.
• The ability to translate business needs into impactful digital solutions.
• A collaborative, values-led approach aligned with Barnardo's mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the AI and Integration strategy aligned with standards.
• Identify and champion opportunities for AI and automation.
• Lead design and implementation of AI solutions.
• Ensure AI solutions are compliant with data protection requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI and automation.

Skills

AI solutions delivery

Microsoft technology stack knowledge

Leadership and team development

Designing compliant technology solutions

Digital solution development

Collaborative approach

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Azure

Dynamics 365

Job description

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Manager of AI, Automation & Integration to play a pivotal role in driving innovation across Barnardo's. This senior role will lead the strategic development and delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and systems integration initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency and support our mission to transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role, with occasional travel to London (anticipated to be no more than once per quarter).

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and deliver Barnardo's AI and Integration strategy, aligned with organisational, DDaT and ethical standards
• Identify and champion opportunities for AI, automation and integration that deliver measurable value
• Lead the design, implementation and scaling of AI solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and Azure AI
• Ensure AI solutions are transparent, secure, and compliant with safeguarding and data protection requirements
• Lead scalable, secure integrations using Azure Integration Services, APIs, webhooks and CI/CD pipelines
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for AI, automation and integration

What We are Looking for

• Strong experience delivering AI, automation and integration solutions at scale
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, Dynamics 365 and Copilot
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Experience designing secure, governed and compliant technology solutions
• The ability to translate business needs into impactful digital solutions
• A collaborative, values‑led approach aligned with Barnardo's mission

If you're passionate about using AI and digital innovation to make a meaningful difference, we would like to hear from you.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.