Head of AI & Technology

Head of AI & Technology

Shape the Future of AI Recruitment

Are you passionate about AI, technical leadership, and building scalable, high-impact products? Join us as a Head of AI & Technology and take the reins of a cutting-edge AI recruitment platform.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead the technical vision of a high-profile, AI-powered recruitment solution. You’ll be responsible for ensuring its scalability, security, and long-term innovation. As a key technical leader, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders, guide architectural decisions, and drive excellence in AI-driven hiring technology.

You’ll also lead a team of 9 senior developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in our Central London office.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth technical audits covering code quality, security, and scalability.
• Architect and oversee AI infrastructure to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Lead the transition from outsourced development to a hybrid in-house model.
• Ensure GDPR and security compliance across all systems.
• Drive innovation using the latest in machine learning and natural language processing.
• Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Identify and address technical risks and debt.
• Manage ongoing support and maintenance of the platform.

What You’ll Bring

• AI/ML Expertise: Deep knowledge of LLMs, NLP, and recommendation systems.
• Technical Leadership: Proven experience in scaling AI products, DevOps, and cloud architecture.
• Backend & Data Proficiency: Skilled in Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and API security.
• AI Deployment: Familiarity with MLOps, data engineering, and ethical AI practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align tech strategy with business objectives and cost efficiency.
• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of GDPR, API authentication, and observability.
• Big Data: Experience with data lakes, warehouses, and tools like Spark, Kafka, and Airflow.
• ETL Expertise: Ability to evaluate and optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and CloudFormation.

Why Join?

• Lead the AI strategy for a next-gen recruitment platform.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
• Be part of a collaborative, growth-focused team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Paid time off for home moves
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Life assurance and other insurance benefits
• Discounts at gyms and popular retailers
• Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support
• Central London office surrounded by bars, restaurants, and theatres