Head of AI Enablement

At NEC Software Solutions we stay on the cusp of innovation – we already use AI in parts of the business and across our product portfolio. This role is about scaling and making AI easier, safer and more effective to use across the organisation. 

You’ll lead a central AI function that brings together strategy, tools, and delivery. The focus is on helping teams use AI in practice; both internally and in our products that support the public sector, making sure it delivers real value. 

This role will report to the Chief Operating Officer, the ideal candidate will be Hybrid Office based (50%) from Bracknell, Hemel Hempstead or Chippenham. 

Key responsibilities 

Set direction 

• Own the enterprise AI strategy. 
• Identify where AI can add the most value. 
• Help prioritise investment and focus. 

Build the capability 

• Set up and lead a central AI team. 
• Provide shared platforms, tools and support. 
• Enable teams to design, build and scale AI solutions. 

Support products and operations 

• Work with product teams to embed AI into roadmaps. 
• Help deliver AI-enabled features. 
• Drive adoption in internal processes. 

Standards and governance 

• Define practical standards and guardrails. 
• Work with security, data protection and ethics teams to ensure safe, secure and compliant use of AI. 

Adoption and change 

• Lead all future AI rollouts across the business. 
• Develop and deliver training and support across all functions. 
• Build a network of AI champions 

Delivery and value 

• Run pilots and take successful ideas into production 
• Track adoption and business impact 
• Ensure AI delivers measurable outcomes 

Cost management 

• Manage AI-related spend (tools, models, compute) 
• Embed controls to track and optimise costs 

What you’ll own 

• Enterprise AI strategy and roadmap 
• Central AI platform and tooling 
• AI engineering capability 
• Adoption of AI across the business 
• Governance and compliance 
• Delivery of measurable business value 

Experience 

• Leading AI or advanced technology teams 
• Delivering AI solutions from concept to production 
• Working with platforms and product teams 

Leadership 

• Able to influence at senior level 
• Commercially focused and delivery-oriented 
• Comfortable working across technical and business teams 

Technical understanding 

• Solid understanding of applied AI/ML 
• Experience integrating AI into products or systems 
• Familiar with modern AI tools and platforms 

Desirable 

• Regulated industry experience 
• Governance or risk frameworks 
• Multi-business unit environment 

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. 

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks. 
• Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.