Artificial Intelligence Lead (18 month FTC)

Lloyds Banking Group•Halifax, NS

17h•£78,098 - £109,060•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a specialist AI Lead to spearhead the transformation of Group Corporate Affairs (GCA) by integrating AI, agents, and automation to innovate our work processes. The role involves simplifying AI to make it accessible and practical for a communications function. The AI Lead will establish a clear vision for AI's impact on Corporate Affairs and utilize strong communication and leadership skills to drive change within the function. This position requires hands-on experience with the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly Power Apps and Copilot Studio, and a proven history of delivering AI-enabled automation. The successful candidate will convert complex technical capabilities into scalable, practical solutions using low-code tools, while also influencing advanced, enterprise-level AI development with central teams.

Requirements

Proven experience driving technology adoption and change in a complex, matrixed environment.
Deep understanding of AI technologies and agent/automation solutions (e.g. chatbots, predictive analytics, SharePoint, Power Apps, agentic AI) and their practical application in communications or corporate functions.
Strong background in designing and delivering tailored education or upskilling programmes for communications.
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to engage across various organizational tiers.
Analytical approach, comfortable using data to guide decisions and measure impact.
Creative and curious problem solver, able to translate technical concepts into accessible, actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

Experience in communications is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Set and lead the AI strategy for GCA, defining how AI, agents, and automation transform workflows, capability, and impact.
Design and deliver practical AI solutions, working with Platform, Digital, BMX, and CDAO to implement tools that drive measurable value.
Lead and manage 1x direct report (AI Manager) as well as guiding 15-20 curious and proactive self-starters to drive momentum across GCA.
Drive adoption and embed AI into ways of working, removing barriers and ensuring teams can confidently use new capabilities day to day.
Lead education and upskilling, building AI literacy across Corporate Affairs through structured programmes and practical use cases.
Translate complex technology into clear, actionable guidance, making AI accessible and relevant for a communications function.
Align stakeholders and lead change, bringing senior leaders and teams with you through clear storytelling, engagement, and delivery.
Continuously improve and optimise, using data and insight to track impact, refine approaches, and scale what works.
Bring external perspective, ensuring GCA remains at the forefront of AI adoption and thought leadership.