AI Enablement Partner

Full Job DescriptionIn 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Job Title: AI Enablement Partner

Location: Remote (UK based) with occasional travel | Manchester office 1 day per monthHours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

UK applicants only | No sponsorship About us:Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive.Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen. About the RoleThis is a unique opportunity to work directly with our Executive Team, embedding AI into how the organisation operates day-to-day.The AI Enablement Partner will play a hands-on role in identifying opportunities to use AI to reduce admin, improve decision-making, and increase capacity across senior leaders. You’ll spend time understanding how the Executive Team works, then design and build simple, effective AI solutions that make a real difference.The work you deliver will directly influence how decisions are made at the highest level of the organisation. You’ll act as a trusted partner, translating AI capability into practical, usable tools while ensuring everything is delivered safely and in line with our data and safeguarding standards. What You’ll Be Doing

• Working directly with the Executive Team to understand workflows, challenges, and priorities
• Identifying opportunities where AI can reduce manual effort or improve decision-making
• Designing and building AI agents / no-code solutions (primarily within the M365 Copilot ecosystem)
• Rapidly testing and refining tools based on real user feedback
• Supporting adoption of AI across senior stakeholders and their teams
• Ensuring all solutions align with data protection, security, and responsible AI principles
  
  

Essential experience & skills

• Hands-on experience using AI or automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, no-code platforms)
• Proven ability to apply AI or automation in a real business setting
• Ability to translate loosely defined problems into practical, usable solutions
• Confidence working with senior or executive-level stakeholders
• Strong awareness of data sensitivity, governance, and responsible AI use
  
  

Desirable

• Experience designing or building AI agents, automations, or workflow tools
• Background in digital transformation, product, or process improvement roles
• Previous experience supporting executive or senior leadership teams
• Familiarity with education, healthcare, or care sectors
• Experience supporting adoption of new tools or ways of working
  
  

Why Join Us?Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion. Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more
  
  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.