Senior Manager

London, United Kingdom
2 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
26 Feb 2026 (2 months ago)

Benefits

Mentoring and development opportunities Strategic client relationships Impactful public sector work

Why Faculty?


We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

About the team


Our Public Services Business Unit is committed to leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good.

From our work informing strategic government decisions, to optimising our NHS, through to reducing bureaucratic backlogs - we know that AI offers opportunities to drive improvements at every level of Government and we are proud to lead on some of the most impactful work happening in the sector.

Because of the nature of the work we do with our Government clients, you may need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work on site with these clients from time to time.

About the role

As a Senior Manager within our Public Services team, you’ll lead critical work for discerning and highly AI literate customers in the UK Government and for international partners. This is a fast paced and demanding role which, in addition to mission area context, requires programme delivery mastery and an ability to think thoughtfully and creatively about the role for AI in the core public services we utilise on a daily basis.

You can expect to lead portfolios of work for our customers, which range from experimental applications of emerging technologies, to products that we progress through a complete development lifecycle and deploy for users in Government.

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing the delivery of multiple, complex programmes of work for our Public Services clients including strategy, R&D, and product builds.

  • Overseeing a portfolio of projects across multiple facets of the Public Services including the Home Office, Department for Education and others.

  • Developing and owning compelling proposals to grow our Public Sector portfolio.

  • Mentoring and developing team members, aligning their responsibilities with the critically important Public Services work for which we’re responsible.

  • Working strategically to deliver meaningful outcomes for public sector organisations rather than just focusing on outputs.

  • Forming strong, trusted relationships with senior government customers and collaborating closely with other consulting partners where needed

  • Advising clients on AI strategy and technical implementation, engaging confidently in technical discussions with directors.

  • Supporting wider business efforts as a Senior Manager to ensure maximum strategic flexibility and commercial impact.

Who we're looking for:

  • You are an experienced Senior Manager with a strong background in managing complex, large-scale transformation programs.

  • You bring proven experience in Public Services space, possibly from your time in Government, academia, or roles in industry.

  • You have a track recored of shipping GDS-style digital products and knowing exactly what it takes to get AI-enabled services over the line in Government.

  • You have a demonstrable interest and understanding of AI and ML concepts and can think creatively about their application for a range of Public Sector challenges.

  • You possess the technical nous to engage confidently with directors on engineering concepts and AI applications.

  • You understand the commercial consulting delivery model, allowing you to focus immediately on account growth and project oversight.

  • You possess the flexibility to support broader Senior Manager work and embrace an entrepreneurial approach to a highly visible portfolio.

  • You thrive in ambiguous settings and demonstrate a structured approach to problem-solving and delivering high-quality, high-stakes projects.

The Interview Process

  1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)

  2. Introduction to the team (60 minutes)

  3. Case Study Interview (60 minutes)

  4. Culture and Leadership Interview (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

  • Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

  • Private healthcare and dental

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working

  • Sanctus Coaching

  • Hybrid Working

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.

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