Head of AI & Data
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-08
Listing for:
VIQU IT
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of AI & Data – Chief Data Office
London – Hybrid | £140,000 - £150,000 + up to 45% bonus + 15% car allowance
VIQU is recruiting a Head of AI & Data to build and lead the UK AI capability from the ground up. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role within the Chief Data Office, reporting into the Director and working closely with both UK and global stakeholders. The role offers the opportunity to define AI strategy, build a Centre of Excellence, and deliver impactful data-driven initiatives across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the UK AI strategy, aligned with business and global priorities.
Build and scale an AI team and Centre of Excellence, mentoring and growing talent.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models into production.
Establish AI governance, standards, and ethical frameworks to ensure responsible AI adoption.
Enable innovation through sandbox environments, tooling guidance, and accelerators.
Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate AI into measurable business value.
Drive data-centric AI initiatives, ensuring compliance and alignment with enterprise architecture.
Collaborate with global AI teams to align strategy, frameworks, and best practices.
Key Requirements
Current Head of AI, Head of Data Science, or Senior AI Lead ready to step up.
Proven experience building and scaling AI/ML teams (0–10 / 0–15).
Insurance experience
Strong technical credibility in ML, AI, and enterprise platforms.
Hands-on experience with Azure, Databricks, and ML tools (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
Knowledge of Responsible AI, ethical frameworks, and compliance standards.
Experience in insurance or regulated financial services preferred.
Comfortable presenting to and influencing executives.
Collaborative, adaptable, and able to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
To apply:
Please reach out via Linked In to Noah Yeoman or apply via the VIQU website. Know someone suitable? You could earn up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (T&Cs apply)
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