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Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.\n Version 1 already has 98% AI adoption across the business, live agentic deployment models, and a use-case governance framework that routes work between self-service AI and CoE-driven transformation based on complexity. Most organisations are still trying to get pilots into production. We've done that. The Head of AI Centre of Excellence is the person who takes that foundation and pushes it further: scaling agentic workflows from pilots into the core of how Version 1 delivers, and building the people and skills strategy that keeps 4,300+ staff ahead of the curve as AI-native working becomes the norm, not the exception.\nReporting to the Director of AI, this individual leads an established CoE team with budget authority, and works through influence across the wider organisation to embed AI-native ways of working in our internal systems, delivery processes and people. The role is weighted towards internal transformation (roughly 80%), with a smaller but high-profile external element: representing Version 1's own transformation story through thought leadership and conference platforms, and shaping the messaging that feeds into board-level AI strategy via the Director of AI.\nKey Responsibilities\nScale Agentic Workflows into Core Delivery \nMove agentic AI from pilots and self-service use cases into embedded, transformational change across core delivery functions. \nOwn the direction and roadmap for Version 1's internal AI tooling and applications, ensuring our own use of AI reflects the standard we sell to customers. \nEvolve the use-case governance model that decides what stays self-service and what warrants CoE-led transformation. \nLead and Grow the AI Centre of Excellence \nLead the established AI CoE team, with budget authority, setting priorities, standards and ways of working for the function. \nBuild the CoE's capability and remit as 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Visibility \nAble to represent Version 1's own transformation story credibly in senior customer conversations, translating internal experience into external advisory value. \nComfortable as a public voice for the organisation, whether on a conference stage, in press, or in written thought leadership. \nComfortable moving between internal delivery detail and external strategic narrative. \nResults-Driven & Adaptable \nA performance mindset with the ability to set clear goals, measure outcomes and adjust the transformation roadmap as the organisation's AI maturity evolves. \nComfortable with ambiguity and able to drive change without waiting for perfect conditions. \n Why Version 1?\nAt Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.\nShare in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our 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Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies\n\nEducational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat\n\nReward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.\n\nEnvironment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.\n\nAnd many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.\nVersion 1 is an equal opportunities employer.\nWe are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. 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