Project Director | £100-120k FTC | AI Content Platform | 12 Month FTC An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director to act as the “mini-CEO” and lead the 0–1 ideation of a potentially revolutionary content exchange. The content exchange will bring together content, data, and AI/LLM integration to enable large public institutions to license and commercialise their assets through partnerships with software vendors. Package: £100-120k Duration: 12 Month FTC Location: Central London (3 days a week in office) Sponsorship: Not applicable We are seeking a hands-on Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director to lead this pivotal pilot. You will combine product vision, stakeholder management, and commercial strategy to test the model’s viability and lay the foundations for long-term scale. The Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director will: Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the pilot. Lead, inspire, and grow a team of 9–10, fostering a high-performance culture. Build trust with senior public sector stakeholders, cultural institutions, and technology partners. Oversee MVP delivery, testing assumptions and validating commercial potential. Balance creativity with commercial pragmatism, making confident, timely decisions. Establish KPIs, report progress, and ensure delivery on time and budget. The Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director must have: Proven leadership in product or project roles within a start-up, scale-up, or innovative environment. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, able to build goodwill while saying no when needed. Experience in the creative industries and a solid understanding of content/IP value. Familiarity with data exchange, APIs, big data, or AI/LLMs. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and delivering under tight timelines.