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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

Reader in Artificial Intelligence

The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in perception and action, and teaching courses at undergraduate and master's levels. The successful candidate will supervise student projects and contribute to high-impact application domains like robotics, health, and the environment.

The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom £63 – £78 pa

On-site Permanent

Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in perception and action, and teaching undergraduate and master's level courses. The successful candidate will join a top-ranked institution with strong support for research and collaboration.

The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom £50 – £61 pa

Permanent

Cyber Security Specialist

This role involves collaborating with teams to secure AI and Machine Learning solutions, conducting threat modelling, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Adecco Manchester, United Kingdom

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

Business Technology and Innovation Manager - Border to Coast PP

This role involves leading a team of four to drive technology innovation, assess and implement emerging technologies, and translate business strategy into actionable roadmaps. The focus is on improving efficiency, advancing capabilities, and ensuring resilience across the business.

Interface Recruitment Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Design and build production-grade, AI-driven systems with a focus on safety, compliance, and scalability in regulated financial environments. Develop policy enforcement, behavioural monitoring, and evaluation frameworks for agentic AI workflows on a serverless AWS platform. Collaborate with AI, product, and compliance teams while mentoring engineers and shaping best practices in AI-augmented development.

Aveni United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

Lead a product squad in technical decision-making and architectural direction, driving AI-powered feature development using LLMs, RAG, and agent frameworks within a regulated financial services environment. Mentor engineers while delivering production-grade, full-stack systems on AWS with Node.js, Python, and React. Collaborate across platform teams to build reusable, compliant-by-design solutions that integrate cutting-edge AI tooling across the SDLC.

Aveni United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Expression of Interest- Cyber & Autonomous Systems Team

This role involves developing and running advanced evaluations of frontier AI models in cybersecurity and autonomous systems, using cyber ranges and CTF environments to assess capabilities and risks. You'll work on pre-deployment testing, validate novel model behaviors, and support UK government decision-making on AI governance. The work is research-driven, technically rigorous, and operates at the intersection of AI safety, security, and policy.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £145,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Expression of Interest - Research Director

This role involves leading research on advanced AI risks and governance, collaborating with government and industry stakeholders, and shaping public-interest research. The position offers unique access to pre-release AI models, operational support, and opportunities for publication and external collaboration.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

AI Security Consultant – OWASP / NIS - CyberSecurity with LLMs

This role involves advising clients on core cybersecurity practices while focusing on the unique risks introduced by AI, such as prompt injection, data leakage, and weak oversight. You'll conduct security assessments, threat model AI workflows, and help clients implement governance and controls for AI systems.

Avanti Ec1A1Aa, United Kingdom £60,000 – £100,000 pa

Principal Data Engineer

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will lead the technical direction and architecture for complex data products and platforms, ensuring alignment with Sky's strategic objectives. You will mentor engineers, set engineering standards, and drive innovation in cloud-native and AI-ready solutions.

Appcastenterprise Livingston, Alba / Scotland, EH54 6GS, United Kingdom