AI Accelerator Lead

AI Accelerator Lead (full-time) - Salary £79,079.00 - £92,258.00 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working

Ordnance Survey (OS) is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, delivering world-class geospatial data and services that power innovation across government, business, and society. We’re on a mission to unlock the full potential of location data and now, we’re accelerating that vision through artificial intelligence.

The Opportunity

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.

What You’ll Do

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.

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’ll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you'll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. It’s all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive..

Closing date: Sunday 21 June 2026 @23:59