Director, Group AI, Partnerships & Engagement

Department Overview: 

The Group AI team owns Sky’s enterprise‑wide AI ambition, strategy and roadmap to deliver meaningful business value. The team works closely with senior stakeholders to embed AI into the fabric of how Sky operates, manages key external AI partnerships and ensures alignment with Comcast/NBCU. 

The Role: 

The Director Group AI, Partnerships & Engagement leads Sky’s approach to driving responsible AI adoption and building confidence in AI across the business. Working closely with our People and Corporate Affairs teams, the role provides AI subject matter expertise that supports internal engagement and informs Sky's external communications, helping position Sky as a leader in the practical and responsible application of AI. The role also leads Sky's strategic relationships across the AI ecosystem to maximise business value and accelerate adoption. 

What you’ll do: 

Own the integrated AI engagement strategy across internal adoption, leadership engagement and AI capability-building, providing subject matter expertise to inform external communications and engagement led by Corporate Affairs. 

Internal Engagement & Networks 

• Champion a culture where colleagues are confident, curious and equipped to use AI in their everyday work. 

• Lead engagement initiatives that accelerate AI adoption at all levels across Sky including activities like hackathons, AI awards, reverse mentoring, etc. 

• Equip senior leaders with AI use cases, practical examples and supporting materials that enable them to role-model AI adoption across their teams. 

• Strengthen our AI Advocates network to play a key role in educating colleagues on the responsible use of AI, new tools and capabilities, sharing best practices and providing feedback to shape future engagement. 

• Closely partner with the Learning & Development team on the Better with AI programme, advising as subject-matter expert on AI content and enablement. 

• Work closely with the Internal Comms team to create compelling AI content for internal events for all staff and leadership. 

• Define and track engagement metrics, using colleague feedback, adoption data and external insight to continually improve activity and impact. 

External AI Expertise & Corporate Affairs Partnership 

• Act as the AI subject matter expert for the Corporate Affairs team, providing technical expertise and strategic insight to inform Sky's external communications, policy positions and executive engagement on AI across our entertainment, sports, news and technology businesses. 

• Provide AI expertise, evidence, customer examples and use cases to support Corporate Affairs in developing executive messaging, thought leadership and external communications on AI. 

• Provide AI subject matter expertise to support Corporate Affairs' engagement with government, regulators and policymakers on AI-related issues. 

• Advise Corporate Affairs on relevant AI industry events, speaking opportunities and external forums where Sky's AI expertise can support broader corporate objectives. 

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand teams to position Sky as a destination for people who want to apply AI to real customer, content and business challenges. 

AI Ecosystem 

• Build and manage Sky’s relationships across the AI ecosystem including hyperscalers, model providers, investors, start-ups, scale-ups and thought leaders to maximise strategic value for Sky. 

• Shape Sky’s approach to existing and potential partners, ensuring engagement is purposeful, joined up and aligned to our AI priorities. 

• Bring together Sky’s markets and the wider Comcast/NBCU group to align on priority AI opportunities, share learning and turn collaboration into measurable impact. 

Leadership & Influence 

• Collaborate with senior leaders across Sky and external partners. 

• Build and lead a high‑performing team that thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Significant experience leading AI engagement, AI adoption programmes, technology-enabled organisational change, or enterprise-wide AI-related stakeholder engagement within a complex organisation. Experience working closely with Corporate Affairs, Communications or Public Affairs teams would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of the evolving AI landscape, including major technology players, model providers, start-ups, scale-ups, investors and emerging industry trends. 

• Proven ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear, accessible content and supporting materials for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders. 

• Proven ability to build senior relationships and orchestrate collaboration across internal teams, external partners and multiple markets to turn insight into measurable impact. 

• Experience using data, insight and feedback to measure engagement impact, improve activity and demonstrate progress against outcomes. 

What you’ll bring:  

Communication & Stakeholder Skills 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

• Proven success partnering with senior internal and external stakeholders, influencing decision‑making and aligning cross‑functional groups 

• A collaborative, pragmatic style that builds trust quickly 

Leadership Behaviours 

• Ability to develop and inspire high‑performing teams 

• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment 

• Highly accountable with a bias for action and strong commercial judgement 

Success Measures: 

• Increased colleague confidence, capability and responsible use of AI across Sky. 

• Growth, activity and impact of the AI Advocates network. 

• Clear evidence of AI engagement converting into adoption, use cases and business impact. 

• Corporate Affairs equipped with high-quality AI expertise, evidence and use cases to support external engagement. 

• Stronger AI talent attraction, including quality of candidates, external awareness and employer brand impact. 

Benefits and perks  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:   

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema    

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution  

• Private healthcare with mental health support   

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance   

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect   

• Sharesave and Tech schemes   

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

 How you'll work:  

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. 

Your office base:  

Osterley 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.  

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 

Who we are  

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.  

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.   

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. 

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