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AI Centre of Excellence Lead

Plymouth Community Homes · Plymouth (hybrid)

Property and housing

£58,599 · posted 29 Oct 2026Apply on employer site ↗

What the job involves

Leads the new AI Centre of Excellence at Plymouth Community Homes, the city's largest social housing association. You will deliver the AI strategy, help colleagues adopt Microsoft Copilot, generative AI and agentic AI, build capability through learning and communities of practice, and set governance for responsible use. Based in Plymouth. Closes 30 November 2026.

From the ad, in plain English:

  • Lead the development and delivery of PCH's AI strategy.
  • Establish and lead the AI Centre of Excellence.
  • Drive adoption of generative and agentic AI, including Microsoft Copilot.
  • Translate technical ideas into practical guidance for non-technical colleagues.
  • Build capability through learning, engagement and communities of practice.
  • Develop governance for safe, secure and ethical AI use.
  • Find opportunities to improve services, efficiency and how residents are served.

Who it suits

Senior leaders from transformation, operations, data or innovation who can set direction and govern risk.

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