Director of Artificial Intelligence

Formula Recruitment
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Salary:Up to £160,000 + Benefits

Location:London/Hybrid (Once per month)


We are partnered with a well-established and forward-thinking retail brand with a significant UK footprint and growing international presence. Their mission is to deliver exceptional customer experiences by combining product innovation with cutting-edge technology. As they continue to evolve, they are investing heavily in advanced analytics and AI to future-proof their business and better serve their customers.


As the Director of AI, you will lead the AI strategy and execution. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role reporting into the executive leadership team. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering AI-driven solutions across their retail operations, ecommerce, supply chain, and customer engagement touchpoints.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the company-wide AI vision, roadmap, and execution plan.
  • Build and manage a cross-functional AI and data science team.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify high-value use cases and deliver AI solutions that drive measurable ROI.
  • Drive ethical and responsible AI practices aligned with regulatory standards and brand values.
  • Collaborate with IT, product, data engineering, and marketing to ensure seamless integration and scalability of AI systems.


Qualifications and experience

  • Proven experience in leading AI, machine learning or advanced analytics teams in a commercial setting, ideally within retail, ecommerce, or FMCG.
  • Expertise in data science methodologies, machine learning frameworks, and modern data platforms.
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technology into commercial impact.
  • Deep understanding of AI trends, regulations, and ethical considerations.


Why Join?

  • Opportunity to shape the AI journey of a nationally recognised retail brand.
  • Work in a dynamic environment where innovation is prioritised and supported.
  • Executive-level benefits.


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