Principal AI​/ML Consultant

Principal AI & Machine Learning Consultant

UK Based | Hybrid Working

Frequent UK Client Travel (Fully Expensed)

We're partnering with a growing consultancy that helps some of the UK's most recognised consumer, retail and commercial organisations solve complex business challenges through AI, machine learning and advanced analytics. They are winning a lot of big projects and looking to expand their team.

The business is continuing to invest heavily in its AI capabilities and is looking for experienced consultants to lead high-impact client engagements across the UK. Based on the underlying role focus, candidates will be leading AI and advanced analytics transformation programmes while helping clients move from concept through to operational delivery.

This is an opportunity for experienced Principal Consultants, Associate Directors or Business Managers who enjoy combining technical depth with client leadership. Rather than building models in isolation, you'll work directly with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, shape solutions and ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business value.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading AI, machine learning and advanced analytics programmes for enterprise clients
• Managing senior client stakeholders and influencing business strategy
• Identifying opportunities where AI can drive commercial impact
• Leading multidisciplinary delivery teams across data science, analytics and engineering
• Turning technical concepts into practical business outcomes
• Mentoring and developing junior consultants
• Contributing to the growth and development of the wider AI consulting practice

• 7-15 years of experience within management or technology consulting
• Currently operating at Principal Consultant, Associate Director, Senior Manager or Business Manager level
• Strong consumer, retail or FMCG sector experience
• Proven track record delivering AI, machine learning or advanced analytics programmes
• Experience managing senior client relationships and executive stakeholders
• Ability to lead engagements from strategy through to implementation
• Strong commercial and consulting skills
• Experience across retail, consumer goods, eCommerce or customer-focused businesses
• Hands-on exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics, optimisation or Generative AI
• Experience developing consulting propositions or supporting business growth
• Team leadership and people management experience

• Work with some of the UK's leading consumer and retail organisations
• High-profile AI and machine learning transformation programmes
• Significant client exposure and responsibility
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Varied project work across strategy, data science, machine learning and GenAI
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial consulting environment
• Fully expensed client travel

• Performance bonus
• Frequent UK client travel (fully expensed)
• Strong benefits package

Please note:
Sponsorship is not available for this position.