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Head of AI – Peabody
Our Vacancy
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of AI at one of the UK's largest housing providers.
As our new Head of AI, you’ll lead the development and delivery of Peabody’s AI Strategy, harnessing emerging technologies to create better, more responsive services for residents, enhance colleague experience, and drive innovation across the organisation.
We’re looking for someone who can turn ambition into action. You’ll identify high-value opportunities, build a portfolio of impactful AI initiatives, and work with colleagues across the business to bring solutions from concept to delivery—with a clear focus on improving the lives, experiences, and outcomes of our residents.
This is an exciting role for a strategic and commercially minded leader who is passionate about the practical application of AI and motivated by the opportunity to deliver meaningful, resident-first outcomes at scale.
Role Overview
As Head of AI, you’ll provide strategic leadership for AI adoption across Peabody, ensuring opportunities are identified, prioritised, and delivered in line with our organisational goals and our commitment to putting residents at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll:
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, Technology and Data teams, and external partners to develop innovative AI solutions that improve how residents interact with Peabody while increasing efficiency and supporting better decision-making.
- Focus on ethical, transparent, and trust-building use of AI in residential services.
- Establish frameworks, governance, and operating models to scale AI safely and effectively.
What You’ll Do
- Define and deliver Peabody’s AI Strategy and roadmap with a resident-outcomes-driven focus.
- Build and manage a portfolio of AI initiatives that deliver measurable value for residents and the organisation.
- Identify and implement AI solutions that improve the quality, accessibility, and responsiveness of resident services.
- Lead projects from proof of concept to secure, scalable deployment.
- Establish governance, standards, and controls to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI adoption.
- Collaborate across business, technology, and data teams to deliver resident-focused outcomes.
- Build AI capability via knowledge-sharing, coaching, and adoption programmes.
- Develop partnerships with external suppliers and industry experts.
- Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement—rooted in delivering real benefits for our communities.
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What You’ll Need
We’re looking for candidates who combine strategic leadership, AI expertise, and a passion for human-centred outcomes.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Experience leading AI, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies, data platforms, and enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of responsible AI principles, governance, and risk management.
- Experience delivering complex programmes with multi-stakeholder alignment.
- Strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships at a senior level.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear resident/collegaue benefits.
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
Who You Are (Cultural Fit):
- A strategic thinker who connects AI to meaningful resident impact.
- Passionate about innovation and driving continuous improvement.
- Pragmatic, results-focused, and skilled at balancing opportunity versus risk.
- An engaging leader who inspires confidence and builds relationships.
- Committed to ethical AI—prioritising transparency and resident-focused solutions.
- Excited to shape AI adoption within a purpose-driven organisation.
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Why Join Us?
At Peabody, we’re guided by our core values: Be Kind | Do the Right Thing | Love New Ideas | Celebrate Diversity | Keep Our Promises | Pull Together.
We believe diverse perspectives create better outcomes for our residents, colleagues, and communities. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can thrive.
What We Offer:
- 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- 2 paid volunteering days per year.
- Flexible benefits package, including family-friendly perks and employee discounts.
- 4x salary life assurance.
- Up to 10% pension contribution.
Please Read Before Applying
- Sponsorship: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
- Contract Type: This is an 18-month Fixed Term Contract.
If you’re excited about this opportunity to lead AI innovation at scale and help reshape services for residents and colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with:
- An anonymised CV.
- A short supporting statement explaining your interest and what you’d bring to Peabody.
For discussions: Contact Ryan Loasby, Talent Specialist (ryan.loasby@peabody.org.uk).
Interview Details: 📅 Date: 14th July 2026 🏢 Location: 45 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB
🔴 Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 (we reserve the right to close early if applications exceed expectations).
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