Overview
We are looking for a Consultant to join SmartCo with a focus on Data and AI. This is a billable, client-facing role, sitting at the intersection of advisory and delivery. The role is split across two core areas:
* Supporting clients with data strategy, data architecture, data migration and data-led transformation programmes.
* Helping SmartCo build and mature its internal data capability, including reporting, dashboards and insight across core platforms (CMAP, Sage Intacct, Pipedrive).
In parallel, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering SmartCo’s emerging AI offering, supporting clients in getting ready for AI, implementing practical use cases, and embedding AI into business processes.
This is a hands-on consulting role. You will work directly with clients on programmes and projects, while also contributing to SmartCo’s internal growth and capability development.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery (Data)
* Deliver data workstreams across transformation programmes (ERP, finance, operational change)
* Support data strategy definition, including governance, ownership, quality and lifecycle
* Lead or contribute to data migration activities (planning, mapping, cleansing, validation)
* Define and implement data models, structures and reporting frameworks
* Work with client stakeholders to improve data quality, visibility and decision-making.
Client Delivery (AI)
* Support clients in understanding and preparing for AI adoption (readiness assessments, use case identification)
* Translate business problems into practical AI-enabled solutions
* Support implementation of AI use cases (e.g. automation, copilots, insight generation)
* Work with client teams to embed AI into existing processes and systems
* Help shape AI roadmaps aligned to business value rather than hype.
Internal SmartCo Data & Insight
* Build and maintain dashboards and reporting across SmartCo systems (CMAP, Sage, Pipedrive)
* Create clear, actionable insight for leadership (sales performance, delivery, utilisation, margin)
* Improve data consistency and structure across internal systems
* Support the creation of a “single view” of SmartCo performance across sales and delivery
* Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve internal efficiency.
Practice Development
* Contribute to SmartCo’s Data & AI propositions and go-to-market offerings
* Support development of repeatable assets (templates, frameworks, accelerators)
* Work with sales and leadership on proposals and client conversations
* Stay current on emerging data and AI trends and translate them into practical offerings.
Key Skills & Experience
Core Consulting Skills
* Experience working in a consulting or client-facing delivery role
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology
* Ability to operate across both strategy and hands-on delivery
* Comfortable working in fast-paced programme environments.
Data Experience
* Experience in data migration, data transformation or data architecture
* Strong understanding of data structures, data quality and governance
* Experience working with ERP or enterprise platforms (e.g. D365, SAP, Oracle)
* Ability to work with reporting and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)
* Experience working across multiple data sources and integrating them.
AI Exposure
* Practical understanding of AI concepts and applications in a business context
* Experience supporting or delivering AI use cases (e.g. automation, analytics, copilots)
* Ability to bridge technical AI capabilities with business value
* Interest in emerging tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, automation platforms).
Technical Capability (Desirable, not essential)
* SQL or equivalent data querying capability
* Experience with data pipelines or integration tools
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
* Exposure to APIs and system integrations.
What Good Looks Like in This Role
* Trusted by clients to lead or support critical data workstreams
* Able to turn messy, fragmented data into clear, usable insight
* Pragmatic in approach – focused on what works, not theory
* Comfortable moving between detail (data) and big picture (programme outcomes)
* Able to identify and shape new opportunities with clients
* Contributes actively to building SmartCo’s Data & AI capability.
Why Join SmartCo?
* Opportunities to shape a growing Data & AI capability within a high-growth consultancy
* Work on complex, high-impact transformation programmes with leading organisations
* Balance of advisory thinking and hands-on delivery
* Direct exposure to senior clients and SmartCo leadership
* Ability to influence both client outcomes and internal business performance
* Excellent benefits including; private healthcare, bonus scheme, flexibility, 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, families friendly policies such as enhanced maternity pay and a wonderful team to share your SmartCo experience with!