Head of AI – 120k – 150k GenAI / Agentic AI – Brighton (Hybrid) – AI-native Scale-up
Head of AI – 120k – 150k GenAI / Agentic AI – Brighton (Hybrid) – AI-native Scale-up GenAI | Agentic AI | Machine Learning | Python | PyTorch | AI Strategy | LLMs | RAG | MLOps | Leadership |Do you want to lead AI at the core of a truly AI-native business building the next generation of virtual sales assistants A company where GenAI isn’t a buzzword, it powers everything from 24/7 Product Experts to intelligent agents guiding customers through complex purchasing journeys across any channel This is that opportunity, reporting directly into the CTO, you’ll head up the AI function, leading a team of Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers while remaining hands-on in shaping and delivering cutting-edge AI products. This business is solving real customer problems with Agentic AI, optimised RAG pipelines and state-of-the-art GenAI approaches, and they need a senior AI leader to take ownership of strategy, execution and impact.Joining, you’ll:
- Own and evolve the company’s AI strategy
- Influence how Agentic and GenAI technologies are used to drive commercial growth
- Lead from the front, balancing leadership with hands-on technical delivery
- Build, mentor and inspire a high-performing AI team
- Work cross-functionally to rapidly validate ideas and ship value fast
- Drive delivery velocity through ambiguity, experimentation and learning
- Proven experience leading AI teams delivering commercial products
- Deep GenAI and classical ML expertise
- Hands-on experience with Agentic AI, evaluation frameworks, RAG and prompt engineering
- Strong Python skills (PyTorch, scikit-learn, modern ML frameworks)
- A commercial mindset, balancing tech investment with customer value
- The credibility to lead technically and influence at exec level
- Strong AWS, containerisation and MLOps knowledge
- Confidence engaging directly with customers and enterprise stakeholders