Lead Data & AI – UK
Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required.
Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package).
Bonus: Yes.
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with service).
Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional health cashback plan.
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw).
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites – expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus office within 35mi).
THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE
People always come first at Columbus. We’re a global digital consultancy with a local presence, helping businesses transform and thrive through technology, data, and human insight.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering customer success. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll find freedom to explore ideas, challenge convention, and shape your own path.
Diversity and Inclusion are close to our hearts.
By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work‑life balance. We provide equal opportunities for everyone and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
The role of Lead Data & AI – UK
We’re looking for someone to build, grow and lead our Data & AI business in the UK, owning revenue, developing the market proposition, and turning opportunity into tangible commercial success.
You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders, shaping how organisations use data and AI, while building a pipeline, winning work, and scaling a team around you.
* Taking full commercial ownership of Data & AI growth in the UK, from proposition to pipeline to revenue.
* Building and executing a go-to‑market strategy that drives new business and expands existing accounts.
* Leading sales and pre‑sales activity, originating, shaping and closing opportunities.
* Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, connecting data & AI to real commercial outcomes.
* Turning customer challenges into funded programmes, business cases and long‑term engagements.
* Using client engagements as a foundation to scale the practice and grow a team.
* Collaborating globally to strengthen our offering and accelerate growth.
Travel and Hybrid Working
We provide flexibility to work from home or at one of our offices around the UK, with onsite consultancy time planned in advance and 2‑week blocks.
You’re expected to attend client and team meetings as required, with at least once‑a‑month office presence recommended for customer‑facing roles.
About You (The Essentials)
* Track record of growing a business practice.
* Consultancy experience, ideally within a partner environment.
* Experience across both AI/Data solution sales and delivery.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft AI technologies (Azure AI, Copilot, automation and modern data platforms).
* Experience engaging senior stakeholders and leading transformation initiatives.
* Full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
* Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve.
* Collaborative with internal and external colleagues.
* Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.
What we can offer
You will be part of both a local and global team, striking a balance between flexibility and teamwork.
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service).
* Benefits hub discounts on tickets, shopping, car leasing, holidays, food and more.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Access to free training courses via Columbus Academy.
* Free Microsoft certifications and access to Microsoft Learn.
* Modern, air‑conditioned office spaces in multiple UK locations.
* Free barista coffee and hot drinks.
* Free beer and fizzy drinks 2‑5pm.
* Casual dress code in our offices.
* Personal pension plan.
* Life assurance four times salary.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals (if eligible).
* Flexi‑phone upgrade scheme (if eligible).
* Plus many more – details on our careers page.
Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)
* Free 24/7 access to Cubo Gym(s).
* Vitality medical insurance.
* Westfield Health Cash plan (includes employee assistance lines).
* Mental health first aiders.
* Virtual suggestion boxes.
General Information
With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding, creating meaningful impact for our people, customers, and the journey ahead.
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