Lead AI Consultant

Lead AI Consultant

Contract Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Location: London, Manchester, Bristol

Work Model: Hybrid Remote

Rate: £700 - £800pd DOE (Umbrella/Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: BPSS - Must be SC Eligible

My Central Government client requires an exceptional AI specialist to work on an initial 6-month contract.

As Principal Technologist, you will lead a team including lead technologists, engagement leads, and a delivery manager to:

1. Set a 10-year intent and strategy for the field you are aligned to, and gain endorsement for this.
2. Identify and develop existing principles, standards, and best practices and promote them, or form and lead a group of technologists from across the UK Public Sector to create these.
3. Work with vendors to maximize their offer to the UK Public Sector, and with Crown Commercial Service in commercial engagements with vendors.
4. Build a network of peers across the UK Public Sector to regularly engage with.
5. Promote your work through content written for GOV.UK, speaking engagements, and hosting community events.
6. Help upskill others within the AI Domain.

Experience Required:

1. Experience setting a vision and leading digital and data change.
2. Experience designing and building technology to build credibility with others, evaluate proposals, and decide on an execution approach.
3. Experience engaging with suppliers/vendors both formally and informally.
4. Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, both technical (such as CTOs / CDOs across Government) and non-technical (including ministers and permanent secretaries).
5. Learning should be embedded in your approach, and you should be keen to share your learning with those around you through coaching and mentoring.
6. You should be at the top skill levels in your DDaT specialism (AI).
7. Hold relevant industry certifications for your technical specialism.
8. At least 2 years' experience working with AI/ML as your main role.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.