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 learningYou’ll bring:
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 levelDesirable but not essential:
Strong AWS, containerisation and MLOps knowledge
Confidence engaging directly with customers and enterprise stakeholdersHybrid role - minimum once per week onsite in Brighton.
If you want to sit at the heart of an AI-first business, shape real products and lead AI that actually ships, this is the one.
Apply now or email (url removed)
GenAI | Agentic AI | Machine Learning | Python | PyTorch | AI Strategy | LLMs | RAG | MLOps | Leadership