Data Idols are working with a major UK brand embarking on an exciting transformation to embed AI at the heart of its technology strategy. This is a brand-new role, a chance to build and lead an AI Engineering function from the ground up within an established enterprise.

The Opportunity

You’ll set the strategy and lead delivery for a new AI Engineering area, responsible for developing practical AI solutions, from agentic systems and intelligent agents to automation tools and advanced operational AI. You’ll also drive the adoption of Gen AI and generative capabilities across the organisation, ensuring they are translated into real, scalable business impact.

This is not a research role; it’s about turning AI into real‑world value. You’ll consolidate existing ML and AI Ops teams under one function, shaping how the organisation delivers, governs, and scales AI, including generative and agentic technologies, end‑to‑end.

Skills and Experienc...