AI Adoption & Simplification Specialist
Posted 2 weeks ago by Totaljobs
£1,000 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Summary: The AI Adoption & Simplification Specialist will play a crucial role in driving AI adoption and simplifying processes within a leading financial services organization in the UK. This position involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and business teams to implement AI-driven improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs. The role requires a hands-on approach to lead initiatives from concept to delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI solutions and process optimization, particularly with Microsoft Copilot M365.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the adoption of AI tools (including Microsoft Copilot M365), driving engagement and practical usage across teams
- Identify, shape, and prioritise AI and process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business value
- Take ownership of initiatives from concept through to delivery and benefit realisation
- Reduce operational inefficiencies through Lean, Agile, and process optimisation techniques
- Develop and implement KPI frameworks to track AI adoption, productivity gains, and ROI
- Create clear and impactful reporting, including executive-level insights on AI value and performance
- Deliver workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities to build AI capability
- Work cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and change stakeholders to embed sustainable change
Key Skills:
- Proven experience applying AI or automation solutions in a business environment, with demonstrable outcomes
- Strong background in process improvement, transformation, or operational excellence (Lean/Agile experience beneficial)
- Experience driving adoption of digital tools such as Microsoft Copilot, M365, or similar platforms
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, with a strong delivery focus
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Data-driven mindset, comfortable defining success metrics and tracking business impact
- Energetic, proactive, and passionate about driving efficiency and continuous improvement
Salary (Rate): £1000.0 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
OverviewWe are working with a leading financial services organisation seeking a hands-on AI Adoption & Simplification Specialist to drive their UK transformation agenda. This is a high-impact role focused on accelerating AI adoption (particularly Microsoft Copilot M365) and embedding a culture of simplification across the business.You'll play a pivotal role in turning ideas into delivered outcomes - working directly with senior stakeholders, business teams, and technology functions to implement AI-driven improvements that enhance productivity, reduce cost, and streamline operations.
Details:Location - LondonRate - £800 - £1000 / day Inside IR35 via UmbrellaDuration - Initial 6 months - extension likelyHybrid - 3 days / week in the office
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the adoption of AI tools (including Microsoft Copilot M365), driving engagement and practical usage across teams
- Identify, shape, and prioritise AI and process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
- Take ownership of initiatives from concept through to delivery and benefit realisation
- Reduce operational inefficiencies through Lean, Agile, and process optimisation techniques
- Develop and implement KPI frameworks to track AI adoption, productivity gains, and ROICreate clear and impactful reporting, including executive-level insights on AI value and performance
- Deliver workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities to build AI capability
- Work cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and change stakeholders to embed sustainable change
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven experience applying AI or automation solutions in a business environment, with demonstrable outcomes
- Strong background in process improvement, transformation, or operational excellence (Lean/Agile experience beneficial)
- Experience driving adoption of digital tools such as Microsoft Copilot, M365, or similar platforms
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, with a strong delivery focus
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Data-driven mindset, comfortable defining success metrics and tracking business impact
- Energetic, proactive, and passionate about driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
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