AI Accelerator Lead

External

Ordnancesurvey · Southampton, UK

Full-timeHybridToday

ComplianceCross-functional CollaborationLeadershipLLMsMentoringPrototyping

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Lead the establishment of Ordnance Survey's AI Accelerator - a strategic initiative designed to unlock enterprise-wide value from AI. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with programme-level influence, driving innovation through rapid prototyping, capability building, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team exploring advanced AI techniques such as geo foundation models, agentic systems, and LLM orchestration. Your goal: deliver high-impact prototypes that evolve into scalable, production-ready solutions, embedding AI in real-world contexts to reduce adoption friction and build organisational confidence in responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

Programme Leadership: Design and operate the AI Accelerator as a structured, high-impact programme that drives experimentation, rapid prototyping, and capability development across OS.

Exploration & Innovation: Investigate emerging AI techniques, identify high-value applications, and surface associated risks and opportunities for the business.

Technical Delivery: Own the design and build of prototypes, write production-grade code, conduct code reviews, and guide the transition from concept to scalable solution.

Capability Building: Mentor participants, energise the AI Guild, and curate learning resources to strengthen skills and foster a culture of responsible experimentation.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with product, data, and technology teams to align initiatives with strategic priorities and ethical standards.

Communicating Impact : Track and communicate outcomes, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders, informing roadmap decisions and future investment.

About You

Proven experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, and technical leadership.

Strong understanding of modern AI techniques (LLMs, agentic systems, orchestration frameworks).

Ability to write production-grade code and define engineering best practices.

Skilled in programme design, stakeholder engagement, and the evaluation of impact.

Passion for responsible AI adoption, including human-in-the-loop workflows and ethical application .

Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and secure software engineering practices.

Ability to mentor, inspire, and influence across diverse teams

Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices.

Why Join OS?

Be at the forefront of AI innovation in geospatial technology.

Work on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact.

Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture with flexible working options.

Access to professional development, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment.

The Rewards

We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done.

Salary - £79,079.00 - £92,258.00 (dependent on experience)

Performance related bonus up to 10%

A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)

28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years

Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave

Free subscription to OS Maps

Access to online learning platforms

Coaching and Mentoring schemes

Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

An extra days' leave for each year you work , up to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton

We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances

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OS Explorers Nursery discount

Cycle to Work scheme

We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme

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