AI-Driven Knowledge Platform Lead

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BB7 Consulting leads a 28-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Leeds to design and develop an AI-enabled Knowledge Management and Training platform for the fire engineering sector. You will bridge academic research with industry practice, engaging with technical teams and stakeholders to translate concepts into practical solutions and drive adoption.

The role covers translating advanced AI research into applications, developing ML/NLP-based decision-support, and delivering

Responsibilities

• Translate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Explainable AI (XAI) research into practical applications within a fire engineering context
• Develop and implement machine learning, natural language processing, and decision-support methodologies to support technical decision-making
• Design and deliver an Explainable AI (XAI) framework to ensure transparency, including source attribution and clear reasoning pathways
• Ensure AI-generated outputs are interpretable, reliable, and suitable for use in a safety-critical engineering environment
• Analyse and map BB7’s internal knowledge ecosystem to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct stakeholder interviews with technical and management teams to gather requirements and insights
• Facilitate workshops and engagement sessions to capture user needs and validate system design
• Lead taxonomy development and validation in collaboration with senior engineers
• Manage competing priorities and contribute to project governance through engagement with the Project Steering Group
• Act as a key interface between academic researchers and industry practitioners, translating technical concepts into practical solutions
• Support the design, development, and testing of the knowledge management platform
• Plan and deliver pilot testing phases, incorporating user feedback into iterative system improvements
• Lead user engagement and champion adoption of the platform across the organisation
• Support organisational change by promoting the use of AI-driven tools and embedding new ways of working
• Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance internal capability
• Support the phased rollout of the platform, ensuring continuous improvement based on user feedback

Job description

BB7 Consulting leads a 28-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Leeds to design and develop an AI-enabled Knowledge Management and Training platform for the fire engineering sector. You will bridge academic research with industry practice, engaging with technical teams and stakeholders to translate concepts into practical solutions and drive adoption.

The role covers translating advanced AI research into applications, developing ML/NLP-based decision-support, and delivering