AI Innovation Specialist

Care to Join Us?

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.

We offer great benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Generousemployer pension contribution
• Regulartraining and development
• Accessto a health care plan
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 prmote 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.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews start on Monday 13th June from 10am to 3pm.