AI & Data Lead - #3487557

Job Title: AI & Data Lead Location: North West (Onsite 4 days a week) Rate: £1100 a day (6 Months - Outside IR35) About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled AI & Data Lead to spearhead our transformation into a truly data-driven organisation. This individual will define our AI and analytics strategy, elevate our Power BI capabilities into advanced AI-powered insights, and deliver hands-on development across data platforms, models, and solutions. This is a hybrid role combining strategic leadership, consultancy, solution architecture, and hands-on technical execution. You will guide the business on how to maximise value from data, introduce AI opportunities, establish governance, and embed data-driven decision-making across teams. Roles & Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership & Planning Develop and own the company’s AI, analytics, and data strategy • Create a roadmap for moving from traditional BI to a modern, AI-augmented data ecosystem. • Identify opportunities where AI, ML, and automation can drive measurable value. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and departments regarding data, BI, and AI. • Translate complex data and AI concepts into clear business language and use cases. • Facilitate workshops, run discovery sessions, and guide teams on AI best practices. • Build prototypes and production-level AI/ML solutions, such as predictive models, natural language interfaces, and automation workflows. • Develop robust data models, pipelines, and integrations to ensure scalable AI adoption. • Establish data governance standards, security controls, and compliance practices. • Own data quality frameworks to ensure trusted reporting and model reliability. • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/data projects from ideation through deployment. Your Skills & Experience • Proven experience in a senior data/AI/analytics role (e.g., Data Lead, Analytics Lead, AI Specialist, BI Lead). • Must have experience within industrial sectors (OT, ET). • Strong background with Power BI, including DAX, modelling, governance, and enterprise deployments. • Hands-on experience building AI and machine learning solutions using modern cloud tools (Azure preferred). • Strong understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL/ELT, pipelines, warehousing). • Ability to translate business challenges into technical AI/analytics solutions. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. • Strategic thinker capable of setting direction and driving organisational change. If you have experience in delivering an AI strategy and have previously helped to modernise a business. Please don’t hesitate to apply. JOB ID: #3487557