AI and Innovation Lead

As we continue to implement AI across the business, we require an AI and Innovation Lead to lead the AI function across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and will take ownership of ambitious plans for integrating AI into the business. The role spans two tracks: (i) AI adoption and enablement, training and supporting teams across the business in the effective, safe and accountable use of AI tools and automated workflows; and (ii) the development of a connected suite of internal applications, including oversight of external software development partners and the supporting infrastructure.

The role includes leading end-to-end automation of existing workflows, using new and existing technologies to enhance deal sourcing, underwriting and transaction processes, and overseeing the creation and management of dedicated software for each team covering both new acquisitions and the management of existing assets in the portfolio. The successful candidate will take a hands on approach to work across the business to understand each function's workflows and implement new AI initiatives.

• Continue and improve upon the existing automation workflows across investment, development, finance, and operations, using the full suite of AI applications and building on the existing AI infrastructure to optimise existing workflows.
• Lead the strategy and oversee the development of new tech initiatives.
• Lead the structured AI training and enablement programme across all teams, including training sessions, best practices, and the creation of new workflow automations.
• Own AI governance across the business, including usage policies, data security boundaries, and the principle of human accountability for AI assisted outputs.
• Manage external software development partners and vendors, including scoping, commercial terms, and delivery oversight for the internal application suite.
• Track and report adoption, productivity outcomes, and workstream progress to the Senior Leadership Team on a regular basis.
• Contribute to wider business planning decisions and strategy meetings.
• Take a "continuous improvement" approach to the continued AI & tech enablement of the business.