Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 371 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

Account Director - B2B

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sphere Digital Recruitment
and award winning team! The Job In this role as Account Director you will be responsible for: Leading the client account management and media planning team and driving the strategic thinking and media planning and activation. Develop a strong understanding of your and their marketing goals. Oversee campaign management and driving strategic thinking and media planning. … and award winning team! The Job In this role as Account Director you will be responsible for: Leading the client account management and media planning team and driving the strategic thinking and media planning and activation. Develop a strong understanding of your and their marketing goals. Oversee campaign management and driving strategic thinking and media planning. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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Interaction Designer

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
NHS Business Services Authority
and JavaScript prototypes, whilst using appropriate Government and other design systems.9. Approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others for feedback.10. Work within a strategic context and communicate how activities meet strategic goals. You contribute to the development of strategy and policies, and act as an advocate for user-centred design.11. Collaborate with … appropriate one, such as coded prototypes or low-fidelity wireframes, based on its strengths and suitability. You show the value of prototyping to the team by delivering presentations. 10. Strategic thinking - you work within a strategic context and communicate how activities meet strategic goals. You contribute to the development of strategy and policies, and act as … or designing for users with physical and cognitive impairments. Experience in design using GDS standards. Experience developing new functionality and services within an online or business. Able to demonstrate strategic thinking and provide design consulting and leadership. Experience working with communities of practice - leading discussions and fostering a culture of learning. Qualifications Essential Professionally qualified to degree level More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
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Tech PR Agency Managing Director, Berlin

Send, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hanson Search
award-winning global communications agency specializing in tech PR is seeking an exceptional Managing Director to drive the growth of its Berlin office. This pivotal leadership role involves developing strategic, client-first campaigns for high-profile tech clients, while steering business development and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring sharp strategic thinking, commercial … relationships, leading revenue growth and sustaining profitability. Team Management Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in motivating, mentoring, and managing a team to achieve shared goals and deliver excellence. Strategic Thinker: Sharp strategic thinking, with the ability to turn complex client needs into actionable, impactful strategies. Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the tech PR landscape and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Analyst

Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocking Zebra
Data Analytics Business Partner – Hybrid working Transform data into strategic advantage in a fast-paced B2C environment. We’re seeking a confident and commercially focused Data Analytics Business Partner to drive business-critical insights and influence strategic decisions from the inside out. This is a high-impact role at the centre of change—working directly with senior leaders … key opportunities. Translate data into impact – deliver compelling narratives through dashboards, reports, and presentations that drive action. Lead from the front – steer high-value, data-driven projects and shape strategic thinking at the top level. Champion data culture – promote smarter decision-making by embedding analytics into everyday workflows. Ensure data readiness – collaborate with central teams to guarantee data … insights fuel performance and growth. Influential storytelling – ability to simplify complexity and communicate insights with clarity and confidence. Tech-savvy – hands-on with Power BI, Excel, and SQL. Balanced thinkingstrategic outlook with the ability to deliver at pace. Collaborative energy – thrive in cross-functional settings and manage shifting priorities with ease. Apply now and turn insight into More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Assistant Director – IT, Data & Information Governance

York Business Park, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Compass
work smarter, faster and more effectively. You will oversee our Managed Service Provider and small internal team, ensuring excellence in service delivery, cyber security and user experience , whilst providing strategic leadership at senior level. As part of the senior leadership team , you will have a voice at the top table, influencing decisions that will shape the way we support … children, young people and families for years to come. This offers you the chance to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills and strategic thinking to create systems that not only keep us safe but also help us to thrive. If you are looking for a role that will enable you to lead change on a national scale, build … IT leader. You are someone who sees the bigger picture and knows how to use technology to create real change. We are looking for a candidate who can combine strategic vision, technical expertise and inspiring leadership to guide Compass into its next chapter. You will bring: Proven senior IT leadership experience , with success in shaping and delivering large scale More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £64394.00 - £76766.00 a year
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Delivery Lead

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Matchtech Group Plc
Coordinating resources to meet project requirements and deadlines Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships Implementing robust risk management and issue escalation processes Reporting and analysing project metrics to inform strategic decisions Navigating change and transformation within digital and technology sectors Ensuring compliance with corporate governance policies Conducting cost-benefit analysis to justify project investments Applying strategic thinking … understanding of project management principles and methodologies Experience in change management, particularly in digital and technology projects Sound knowledge of corporate governance and risk controls Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities Benefits: Competitive daily rate Opportunity to work on impactful and high-profile technology projects Exposure to a dynamic and innovative working environment If you are an More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior Data Analyst

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Capital One
transformation, comprehensive data knowledge, and a strong understanding of systems. Technical Excellence - Advanced SQL skills required, with proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g. Python, R) preferred. Strategic Thinking & Stakeholder Engagement - Proven ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders and drive decision-making. Problem-Solving & Analytical Rigor - A structured, inquisitive approach to solving … transformation, comprehensive data knowledge, and a strong understanding of systems. Technical Excellence - Advanced SQL skills required, with proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g. Python, R) preferred. Strategic Thinking & Stakeholder Engagement - Proven ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders and drive decision-making. Problem-Solving & Analytical Rigor - A structured, inquisitive approach to solving More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - Glasgow - £90k

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tenth Revolution Group
projects. Manage change requests and vendor relationships throughout the lifecycle. Stay ahead of industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement. This is a Vice President-level role requiring strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence at senior levels. You'll be expected to: Set direction, manage resources and budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Lead … Automation Strategy and Engineering. Risk Management qualifications. DevOps and CI/CD Strategy and Engineering. You'll be assessed on critical skills including risk and controls, change and transformation, strategic thinking, and technical expertise. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on or at . Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - Glasgow - £90k

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tenth Revolution Group
projects. Manage change requests and vendor relationships throughout the lifecycle. Stay ahead of industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement. This is a Vice President-level role requiring strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence at senior levels. You'll be expected to: Set direction, manage resources and budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Lead … Automation Strategy and Engineering. Risk Management qualifications. DevOps and CI/CD Strategy and Engineering. You'll be assessed on critical skills including risk and controls, change and transformation, strategic thinking, and technical expertise. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). Tenth Revolution More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £80000 - £90000/annum +bonus
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PR Manager - Zellis (Hybrid: Peterborough/Watford)

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Zellis
About the role: As PR Manager within the Brand and Product Marketing team, you'll shape and elevate Zellis’ public image across media, analysts, and key events. This strategic role focuses on driving brand visibility, managing media and analyst relations, and ensuring consistent messaging across all channels. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute PR strategies aligned with business goals. Build … product launches with integrated PR efforts. Collaborate with marketing, product, and leadership teams. Lead crisis communication planning and response. Oversee PR agency and manage performance metrics. This role combines strategic communications, content creation, and relationship management to enhance Zellis’ reputation and market presence. Essential Skills & Behaviours: Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft … coverage in key publications. Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists, analysts, and key stakeholders. Show how the relationships have positively impacted the PR strategy. Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and execute PR strategies aligned with business objectives, while staying ahead of industry trends. Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects (PR and events More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Workday Implementation Manager People Function

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
St Monica Trust
holiday entitlement and pension contributions Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training to help you grow your expertise in HR technology and transformation A supportive, collaborative environment where your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills will be valued and where you'll work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to excellence The chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on … enables the organisation, this role offers a unique opportunity. You'll take ownership of a vital HR transformation programme, working with autonomy and trust to deliver real change. Your strategic thinking will be valued, your voice will be heard, and you'll be part of an organisation that lives its values every day. We're looking for someone More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,223 per annum
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Transformation Project Manager

Coleshill, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Works
with the right passion, it all starts with you. Become a Transformation Project Manager Working hand in hand with business functions across the organisation, the Transformation Project Manager translates strategic priorities into projects and activities that drive meaningful change. You will support the business in delivering its strategic objectives by promoting a transformation mindset, embedding change into BAU … learned reviews and closure reporting tocontinually improve delivery capability. Support PMO activities where required, including governance processes, investment approvals, and portfolio reporting to ensure transparency and alignment with organisational strategic drivers. Assist with portfolio planning and prioritisation where required, helping to evaluate initiatives and maintain accurate reporting for senior stakeholders. Governance & Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date records … logs, change control, and action trackers. Manage governance structures, financial oversight, andreporting cycles to provide transparency and accountability. Deliver timely, clear reports and presentations tosenior leadership and executive boards. Strategic Alignment & Benefits Management Ensure the Digital transformation and other projectssupports organisational strategic drivers with clearly defined goals andsuccess metrics. Track benefits realisation and key outcomes throughoutthe project lifecycle More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Strategic Analytics Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Aspire Data Recruitment
Strategic Analytics Manager London Negotiable An opportunity to lead a team in using insight to drive the business agenda The job. Proactively identifying risk and opportunities to drive and deliver commercial and customer focused outcomes. Driving the wider information business strategy agenda through leveraging our data to create value for customers, colleagues, the community, and the company. Responsible for … commercial opportunities and risks through application of quantitative analytical skills. Analyse customer behaviour, product, and financial performance to help to maximise product performance, support product plans and drive key strategic initiatives. Inputting into the development of an analytic strategy that enables product strategy and develops a robust working relationship with offshore teams. Responsible for heading initiatives to improve the … accuracy, availability, granularity, and coverage of data. Your background. Proven experience in analytics, data science, or AI leadership roles. Good strategic thinking and ability to align decision intelligence with business goals. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level. Advanced knowledge of analytics methodologies and data science techniques. Demonstrated experience translating complex analytical insights into actionable More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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Senior Manager - Performance & Insights

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Marks Sattin
Senior Manager - Performance and Insights Overview This strategic leadership role is central to enhancing organizational performance through data-driven decision-making. The Senior Manager will work closely with executive stakeholders to ensure performance frameworks, reporting systems, and insights are aligned with strategic priorities. The role combines analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive … continuous improvement and inform high-impact decisions. Key Responsibilities Performance Reporting : Design and manage internal and external reporting frameworks, including KPIs and regulatory submissions. Strategic Insights : Deliver actionable insights through data analysis, scenario modeling, and forecasting to support strategic initiatives. Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement performance enhancement opportunities across operations and strategy. Analytics Advisory : Provide quantitative support for … decision-making and foster a culture of data-led thinking across the organization. Impact & Influence Supports executive and board-level decisions with clear, evidence-based insights. Leads cross-functional teams and manages complex stakeholder relationships. Drives transformation through data integration in governance, operations, and strategic planning. Candidate Profile Essential : Proven experience in performance management, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Mainframe Lead Digital Product Manager (Sr. Manager) (Hybrid) (Remote)

belfast, antrim, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Allstate
a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company’s strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate’s mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next … broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic More ❯
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Customer Journey Strategy Senior Manager

northampton, midlands, united kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
various sources, you’ll drive customer-centric solutions that address pain points and meet evolving customer needs. You will champion the reimagining of customer journeys in line with the strategic vision, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and digitally enabled experiences. Additionally, you’ll drive collaboration across cross-functional teams, working with design, product, and technology stakeholders to prioritise and deliver strategic … these into journey strategies, while fostering a culture of experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement. To be successful as a Customer Journey Strategy Senior Manager, you should have experience with Strategic thinker with the ability to convert complex problems into innovative solutions, particularly in systems design, for broader journey transformation. Great leadership and coaching skills, with experience leading in a … and delivering through others Great influencing and senior stakeholder management skills, with experience delivering in cross-functional, matrixed environments involving multiple stakeholders. Expertise in customer journey mapping and design thinking methodologies, collaborating closely with Journey Design Leads to produce high-quality journey artefacts. Skilled in developing future state strategies for multi-channel customer journeys. Good commercial acumen, understanding how More ❯
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Customer Journey Strategy Senior Manager

london, south east england, united kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
various sources, you’ll drive customer-centric solutions that address pain points and meet evolving customer needs. You will champion the reimagining of customer journeys in line with the strategic vision, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and digitally enabled experiences. Additionally, you’ll drive collaboration across cross-functional teams, working with design, product, and technology stakeholders to prioritise and deliver strategic … these into journey strategies, while fostering a culture of experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement. To be successful as a Customer Journey Strategy Senior Manager, you should have experience with Strategic thinker with the ability to convert complex problems into innovative solutions, particularly in systems design, for broader journey transformation. Great leadership and coaching skills, with experience leading in a … and delivering through others Great influencing and senior stakeholder management skills, with experience delivering in cross-functional, matrixed environments involving multiple stakeholders. Expertise in customer journey mapping and design thinking methodologies, collaborating closely with Journey Design Leads to produce high-quality journey artefacts. Skilled in developing future state strategies for multi-channel customer journeys. Good commercial acumen, understanding how More ❯
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Customer Journey Strategy Senior Manager

Manchester, UK
Barclays Bank Plc
interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. You will champion the reimagining of customer journeys in line with the strategic vision, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and digitally enabled experiences. Additionally, you’ll drive collaboration across cross-functional teams, working with design, product, and technology stakeholders to prioritise and deliver strategic … these into journey strategies, while fostering a culture of experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement. To be successful as a Customer Journey Strategy Senior Manager, you should have experience with Strategic thinker with the ability to convert complex problems into innovative solutions, particularly in systems design, for broader journey transformation. Great leadership and coaching skills, with experience leading in a … and delivering through others Great influencing and senior stakeholder management skills, with experience delivering in cross-functional, matrixed environments involving multiple stakeholders. Expertise in customer journey mapping and design thinking methodologies, collaborating closely with Journey Design Leads to produce high-quality journey artefacts. Skilled in developing future state strategies for multi-channel customer journeys. Good commercial acumen, understanding how More ❯
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Engineering Lead

South West London, London, United Kingdom
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
Collaborate closely with product, design, and commercial teams to translate business goals into technical solutions. Champion modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps. Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development. Take ownership for the build and maintenance of internal systems and applications. What we need from you First and foremost you'll bring a depth … demonstrate: Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams and delivering complex software projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with agile methodologies and product development workflows. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution. Passion for building products that solve real problems and deliver measurable value. We're open minded about the sectors you have worked More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Cyber Security Lead

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Planet Recruitment
register updates. Translate technical security risks into clear business impact and outcomes. Own the client exception process, ensuring risks are documented, communicated, and signed off. Support Account Managers and Strategic Partnership Managers in roadmap and IT strategy sessions. Act as the strategic security escalation point for clients when risks require senior involvement. Internal MSP Security Own the MSP … and frameworks. Champion automation (RPA/AI) in evidence gathering, reporting, and triage. Identify scale points for growing the Security Practice (e.g., Security Architect, more Analysts). Behaviors Required Strategic Thinking - able to translate technical risks into business outcomes and align security initiatives with client goals and budgets. Strong Governance Mindset - experienced in managing frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £60000/annum
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Principal Software Engineer - Strategic Tech Leadership £87,000-£118,000

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Reed
Principal Software Engineer – Strategic Tech Leadership | £87,000–£118,000 Permanent | Hybrid | Locations: London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy that’s scaling its engineering capability and looking for a Principal Software Engineer to drive technical excellence across high-impact client projects. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who … proposals and solution design What You’ll Bring: You’re a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for building great software and great teams. You combine technical depth with strategic thinking and know how to inspire others through your work. Skills: Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams Deep expertise in one major tech stack (Java, Python, Node.js More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £87,000 - £118,000 per annum, Inc benefits
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Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - JR-0000038429

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Tenth Revolution Group
must be willing to travel to Glasgow periodicallyInterview Process:* Stage 1: Interview with Director (Dileep's team)* Stage 2: Values and mindset interview with Dileep We are seeking a strategic and service-oriented leader to join the clients Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management. This is a Vice President-level role focused on ensuring safe, efficient, and standards-driven … with internal stakeholders to define and maintain safe deployment practices* Manage and mentor a growing team of experienced professionals* Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and operational resilience* Support strategic planning and resource allocation across the function Required Experience:* Proven experience in change and risk management within financial services* Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS certification preferred)* Familiarity with … service frameworks and operational processes Desirable Qualifications and Skills:* Risk management certifications* Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices* Experience in service design and transition* Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Please send me a copy of your CV to a. if you meet these requirements and we can have a More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
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IT Project Manager

Market Drayton, Shropshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Muller Dairy
project management, e.g. Qualification in Project Management methodology (Prince2, PMI, APM or equivalent) Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; German\Polish would be advantageous Strategic thinking and experience in project management/lead Distinct goal and solution orientation as well as economic thinking & acting Strong process orientation and analytical competence (across different More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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IT Project Manager

West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Muller Dairy
project management, e.g. Qualification in Project Management methodology (Prince2, PMI, APM or equivalent) • Excellent Microsoft Office skills. • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; German\Polish would be advantageous • Strategic thinking and experience in project management/lead • Distinct goal and solution orientation as well as economic thinking & acting • Strong process orientation and analytical competence (across different More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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AI Integration Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
FDM Group
Engineer to lead the design and deployment of intelligent agent solutions using Microsoft Co-pilot Studio and the Power Platform across enterprise systems. This role blends technical depth with strategic thinking, focusing on secure, scalable, and compliant AI automation. Responsibilities Design and implement AI-powered agents using Co-pilot Studio, embedded within Power Apps and Power Automate workflows … between agents and external services Apply governance frameworks to ensure secure, compliant, and auditable AI deployments Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to align solutions with strategic goals Support conversational AI features, including natural language understanding and multi-turn dialogue flows Track usage and feedback, contributing to continuous improvement, performance tuning, and innovation across automation initiatives More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Strategic Thinking
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£32,825
25th Percentile
£55,447
Median
£72,500
75th Percentile
£85,000
90th Percentile
£95,000