Public sector
Every buzzword deployed in quest to transform into 'country that is equipped for an AI world'
The UK Cabinet Office is looking for an AI and Innovation Director who can develop civil servants' use of artificial intelligence and change the way the civil service works.The task of persuading public sector workers to love AI involves "re-imagining the future workforce and business model" for the UK's civil service, promoting adoption of AI tools, "championing, coordinating, and tracking AI adoption" across government departments, and instilling an "AI-first culture," according to the job advert.As that list implies, the individual will need to be "a natural influencer" with a "deep understanding of the AI landscape," both traditional and generative, ideally with experience of building AI services.
"My ambition is for the civil service to be a global leader in AI government transformation, to enable a more productive civil service that achieves world-class outcomes for citizens and a country that is equipped for an AI world," writes Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo in an information pack published with the job ad. "We are seeking an exceptional individual who is an experienced strategic leader, can deliver under pressure, and will help shape the direction of the civil service at a pivotal time."
