AI Training Specialist

University of Kent - Student Life

Location:	Canterbury
Salary:	£39,906 to £44,746 per annum, Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	10th March 2026
Closes:	23rd March 2026
Job Ref:	SL-022-26-R

The AI Training Specialist will support the University’s commitment to developing AI literacy and responsible use of artificial intelligence across learning, teaching, assessment, and professional services.

Working within the centrally based AI@Kent team, the postholder will design and deliver training, practical resources, and guidance that help staff and students use AI tools effectively, ethically, and in line with institutional principles.

The role focuses on hands-on training delivery, development of learning materials, and supporting academic and professional service colleagues to build confidence in using generative AI for everyday educational and administrative tasks. The postholder will work closely with the AI & Education Specialists to implement institution-wide initiatives and ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to AI capability-building.

As an AI Training specialist you can expect to be involved in :

• Designing and delivering staff and student training on generative AI tools, focusing on practical skills, safe usage, and effective applications in learning, teaching, assessment, and university workflows.
• Developing accessible learning materials, user guides, exemplars, and online resources (e.g. SharePoint, Moodle, Panopto) that support AI literacy and responsible engagement.
• Supporting academic teams by providing practical guidance on AI-informed teaching practices, assessment adaptations, and student-facing AI expectations.
• Providing first-line advice and troubleshooting on pedagogic, operational, or ethical questions relating to AI tools, escalating complex issues to senior colleagues where appropriate.

What will you bring to the role ?

• Strong working knowledge of generative AI tools and their applications.
• Understanding of opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations associated with AI in education.
• Experience designing or delivering training, workshops, or staff development activities.
• Experience creating accessible online learning materials
• Experience working collaboratively in multi-professional teams

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SL-002-26