AI
AI & Data Lead
North West
United Kingdom
Hybrid
Contract
£1100 a day
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Job Summary

Job Title: AI & Data Lead Location: North West (Onsite 4 days a week) Rate: £1100 a day (6 Months - Outside IR35)

The Company
Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled AI & Data Lead to spearhead our transformation into a truly data-driven organisation. This individual will define our AI and analytics strategy, elevate our Power BI capabilities into advanced AI-powered insights, and deliver hands-on development across data platforms, models, and solutions.

This is a hybrid role combining strategic leadership, consultancy, solution architecture, and hands-on technical execution. You will guide the business on how to maximise value from data, introduce AI opportunities, establish governance, and embed data-driven decision-making across teams.

  • Strategic Leadership & Planning Develop and own the company’s AI, analytics, and data strategy
  • Create a roadmap for moving from traditional BI to a modern, AI-augmented data ecosystem.
  • Identify opportunities where AI, ML, and automation can drive measurable value.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and departments regarding data, BI, and AI.
  • Translate complex data and AI concepts into clear business language and use cases.
  • Facilitate workshops, run discovery sessions, and guide teams on AI best practices.
  • Build prototypes and production-level AI/ML solutions, such as predictive models, natural language interfaces, and automation workflows.
  • Develop robust data models, pipelines, and integrations to ensure scalable AI adoption.
  • Establish data governance standards, security controls, and compliance practices.
  • Own data quality frameworks to ensure trusted reporting and model reliability.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/data projects from ideation through deployment.
Your Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in a senior data/AI/analytics role (e.g., Data Lead, Analytics Lead, AI Specialist, BI Lead).
  • Strong background with Power BI, including DAX, modelling, governance, and enterprise deployments.
  • Hands-on experience building AI and machine learning solutions using modern cloud tools (Azure preferred).
  • Strong understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL/ELT, pipelines, warehousing).
  • Ability to translate business challenges into technical AI/analytics solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker capable of setting direction and driving organisational change.

If you have experience in delivering an AI strategy and have previously helped to modernise a business. Please don’t hesitate to apply

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AI & Data Lead
North West
ai-data-lead
2025-11-17
2025-12-31
Contract
£1100 a day
Hybrid
Job Title: AI & Data Lead Location: North West (Onsite 4 days a week) Rate: £1100 a day (6 Months - Outside IR35)