AI Strategist

Job Description

Flexible working - We are currently operating a discretionary hybrid working model which is designed to help you plan your work and your life. We want our people to come into the office at least two days a week.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Strategist to join our team and to lead and shape the AI vision for our clients across private and public sectors.

• Strategy Development
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  Collaborate with client stakeholders to assess business challenges, identify strategic AI use cases, and define AI roadmaps tailored to meet business objectives.
• Use Case Identification
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  Analyse business processes to discover impactful AI applications, develop ROI estimates, and prioritise AI projects based on feasibility and strategic value.
• AI Roadmap Creation
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  Design and document comprehensive AI implementation roadmaps, outlining key milestones, resources, and timelines to guide clients’ AI journey from concept to execution.
• Performance Measurement
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  Develop frameworks to track the performance of AI initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes aligned with expected ROI and business value.
• Transformation Oversight
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  Lead large transformation programmes by integrating AI solutions into business processes, ensuring alignment with client business goals, and managing cross‑functional teams.
• Stakeholder Communication
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  Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, presenting strategic recommendations, addressing risks, and providing guidance on AI best practices.
• Industry Trends & Insights
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  Stay informed of emerging AI trends and technologies, evaluating their applicability to client industries and proactively identifying new opportunities for AI adoption.
• Due Diligence
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  Lead commercial and technical due diligence of AI target companies.

• Master's degree preferably in engineering, science or another technical or related field; advanced degree or MBA is advantageous.
• 8+ years of post‑university technology‑ and strategy‑related experience, in a professional services, blue‑chip, industry or start‑up environment with a proven record of high performance.
• 2 years of managerial experience in top‑tier strategy consulting or senior managerial experience in IT consulting.
• Combination of strong strategic and analytical abilities with a passion for technology.
• Willingness to travel.

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us.

We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations – Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.