Director of Artificial Intelligence

Director of AI

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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