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Artificial Intelligence Jobs in Manchester

A thriving tech hub with a strong AI presence, Manchester is home to a diverse range of companies and research institutions.

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14
Salary range
£37k – £100k
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Manchester is a vibrant city with a growing reputation in the tech industry, particularly in artificial intelligence. The city hosts a mix of scaleups, research-heavy startups, and larger consultancies, all of which are actively hiring AI professionals. From machine learning engineers to NLP specialists, the roles in Manchester are diverse and cutting-edge, often involving both applied AI and fundamental research. The city's tech ecosystem is supported by strong academic institutions and a collaborative community, making it an ideal location for those looking to advance their AI career.

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£37k – £100k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 12 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Head of AI/SEO

Leads the development of AI-driven brand visibility and marketing automation strategies across search engines, AI assistants, and social platforms. Designs scalable automation workflows using n8n and leads two specialist managers to integrate AI search, SEO, and data systems. Establishes measurement frameworks for AI citations, brand representation, and search performance across a multi-brand environment.

Sphere Digital Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Product Designer

Senior Product DesignerFully on-site roleWe're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our growing Product & Design team.You'll take ownership of the design of a key product area, working closely with Product Managers, Engineers and other teams to create...

The Portfolio Group Manchester, United Kingdom £55,000 pa
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AI Engineer

Design and develop enterprise-scale Generative AI applications using LLMs, RAG, and AI Agents to automate business processes and enhance knowledge retrieval. Build production-grade solutions integrated with enterprise systems using Python, SQL, and REST APIs. Collaborate with technical and business teams in a hybrid working environment across major UK cities.

Adecco Manchester, United Kingdom £500 – £800 pd

Integration Developer

Develop and enhance a cloud-native middleware platform to enable robust system-to-system integrations across a growing technology stack. Work extensively with serverless AWS services and event-driven architecture, building scalable solutions using modern cloud patterns. Collaborate within a DevOps-oriented environment using CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and observability tooling.

Robert Half Manchester, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior AI Engineer - Manchester

Lead the design and deployment of AI solutions including automation, RAG, and LLM-based workflows, working closely with stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives. Mentor junior engineers and guide technical architecture while ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and compliant. Focus on hands-on development and continuous optimisation of AI systems to drive measurable business impact.

Circle Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Full Stack Developer

Develop and maintain full-stack software solutions for an AI-driven insurtech product transforming insurance claims handling. Work across C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud platforms, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative features. Contribute to architecture, code quality, and AI integration in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Horwich Farrelly Manchester, United Kingdom

Senior AI Engineer (Gen AI & RAG)

Design and implement production-grade generative AI systems with a focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic workflows. Develop scalable, reliable AI pipelines using domain-specific data and contribute to evaluation frameworks that ensure correctness and business alignment. Collaborate closely with platform and product teams to bring AI capabilities from experimentation to deployment.

The Portfolio Group Manchester, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Senior Data/AI Engineer - Manager

This role involves leading technical workstreams in data and AI transformation programmes, designing scalable data pipelines, and building AI and machine learning solutions including Generative AI with LLMs. The engineer will mentor junior staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure robust data governance and solution reliability in Agile environments. Work focuses on modern cloud platforms and advanced data technologies to deliver high-impact client outcomes.

eFinancialCareers Manchester, United Kingdom £60,000 – £77,000 pa
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Roles hiring in Manchester

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AI Engineer Jobs

£60k – £100k
7 open

Generative AI Engineer Jobs

£80k – £100k
2 open

Machine Learning Engineer Jobs

£65k – £95k
1 open
The scene

Hiring in Manchester

Manchester's tech ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence. Companies in the city are actively seeking talented AI professionals to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

The city's strong academic institutions, such as the University of Manchester, contribute to a steady stream of skilled graduates and researchers. This, combined with a supportive community and numerous networking opportunities, makes Manchester an attractive location for AI careers.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Manchester has a strong presence of machine learning engineers, NLP specialists, and computer vision experts. Research roles are also prevalent.

  • Many AI roles in Manchester offer hybrid or remote options, but some companies prefer on-site work, especially for collaborative projects.

  • The key industries include tech scaleups, research institutions, and larger consultancies. Healthcare, finance, and retail are also significant sectors.

  • Salaries for AI roles in Manchester are competitive and can vary based on experience and company size. For more detailed salary information, refer to the salary section on this page.

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