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Head of AI

As Head of AI, you will lead the development and implementation of AI strategies, governance, and capabilities at LPPA, a leading pension administration company. You will work closely with the CTO and executive team to identify and deliver AI opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and member outcomes. Key responsibilities include building the AI team, establishing governance frameworks, and fostering AI adoption across the organization.

Local Pensions Partnership Administration Preston, North West England, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

UK Defence Veterans - Civilian Work Attachment

This role offers UK defence veterans in their final 12 months of service a one-week unpaid civilian work attachment at a leading AI company. Participants gain structured exposure to roles, teams, and processes within the Defence Business Unit, learning how AI is applied to military and defence challenges such as intelligence analysis, autonomous systems, and decision support. The placement is designed for career transition insight, not ongoing employment.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Internship

Central Government & Defence Technology Procurement Specialist

This role involves leading and supporting complex technology procurement activities for Central Government, Defence, and National Security organisations. Responsibilities include developing commercial strategies, managing tender processes, and engaging with senior stakeholders to deliver major transformation programmes.

Akkodis London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £85,000 pa

Software Architect

As a Software Architect, you will design and govern the software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for a fast-growing robotics defence technology business. Your responsibilities include setting up testing and validation processes, integrating control systems, computer vision, and simulation, and ensuring the software meets safety-critical standards.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Northumberland, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

This role involves researching, developing, and evaluating advanced image processing and computer vision algorithms for defence applications. You will apply AI and machine learning techniques to complex imaging challenges, work with mathematical models, and collaborate with specialists from various engineering disciplines.

Electus Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £50,000 – £58,000 pa

Enterprise Account Executive - Public Sector

This role involves leading sales initiatives for Databricks within major Defence contractors, focusing on driving adoption of the Data Intelligence Platform through strategic engagement with technical and executive stakeholders. The Account Executive will identify high-impact AI and big data use cases, collaborate with ecosystem partners, and execute complex, multi-national sales campaigns. Success requires deep experience in enterprise software sales and navigating the Defence sector’s unique requirements.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading FPGA and system-on-chip design for advanced gimbal payload systems, including video processing, sensor interfaces, and real-time control. You will work closely with software, control, and mechanical engineering teams to develop in-house solutions from prototype to production.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £80,000 – £900,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Python Developer

This role involves developing, testing, and maintaining Python software for defence cloud integration. Responsibilities include contributing to data and AI projects, automation, DevOps, and infrastructure, while working with tools like Red Hat OpenShift, HashiCorp Vault, and Tekton Pipelines.

Matchtech Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £450 – £650 pd

Contract Clearance Required

Full Stack Software Engineer - AI/ML - Security Cleared

Design, build, and deploy full stack applications that integrate advanced AI and computer vision capabilities into production software. Collaborate with AI/ML specialists to transform research models into usable systems, with responsibilities spanning backend services, REST APIs, data integration, and user interfaces. Work across the software lifecycle in a security-cleared environment focused on national defence applications.

Searchability NS&D Hounslow, TW3 1DA, United Kingdom £45,000 – £90,000 pa

Senior Python Software Engineer - Security Cleared

SENIOR PYTHON SOFTWARE ENGINEER - SC / DV CLEAREDNEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLESalary: Up to £100,000 baseLocation: LondonWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 2-4 days per week on-siteClearance: Active SC or DVType: PermanentI'm currently working with an organisation delivering innovative AI and software...

Searchability NS&D London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £100,000 pa

FPGA Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for complex electronic systems in a highly regulated environment. You will work with Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi architectures, develop high-speed interfaces, and contribute to secure electronics and AI applications.

Matchtech United Kingdom

Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Data Scientist

Lead high-impact AI projects in life sciences, designing data science approaches and robust software architectures while mentoring junior scientists and shaping client engagements. Work across the full project lifecycle to deliver bespoke, production-grade AI solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Combine technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities to drive measurable impact through responsible AI.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Safety)

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you will drive the technical strategy and deployment of secure AI systems across high-stakes domains. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor engineering talent, and advise clients on AI safety and best practices.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Software Engineer (Safety)

As a Lead Software Engineer at Faculty, you will drive the technical strategy, architecture, and deployment of secure AI systems across high-stakes domains. You will work closely with Frontier Labs to champion safety-first AI frameworks, mentor engineering talent, and advise client leadership on complex AI challenges.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

FEM, Design & AI/ML Optimisation Engineer (KTP Associate)

This role involves leading the development of an innovative software platform for industrial chimney design, integrating Eurocode-compliant design, advanced numerical modelling, and AI/ML-driven optimisation. You will work closely with academic experts, engineers, and software developers to establish a simulation-led design capability.

University of Derby Derby, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £36 – £40 pa

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