AI Solution Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company at the forefront of content production is seeking an AI Solution Lead to drive its artificial intelligence initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping the AI vision and executing strategies that enhance business performance. Collaborating with top management, you will define and implement AI solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives. Your expertise will guide local teams in adopting cutting-edge AI technologies, fostering a culture of innovation. If you're passionate about AI and ready to make a significant impact in the media industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Work from home options

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in consultancy focused on AI and innovation.
• Deep knowledge of AI technologies and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AI/data-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Define vision and roadmap for AI initiatives with management.
• Evaluate success of AI projects through KPIs.
• Collaborate with teams to implement AI-driven solutions.

Skills

AI technologies

Machine Learning

Data Science

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Business Analytics

Tools

AI frameworks

Data storage solutions

Computing power tools

Job description

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Banijay Entertainment is the largest independent content producer and distributor, home to over 130 production companies across 20+ territories, with a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 200,000 hours of original programming.

Banijay Entertainment is a collective of creative entrepreneurs. The group represents some of the biggest global brands including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Wallander, Rogue Heroes, Mr Bean, The Wall, Hunted, and Black Mirror among others. By imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.

Banijay Entertainment is built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen.

As the largest independent content producer and distributor in the world, Banijay Entertainment is at the forefront of innovation in media, delivering world-class storytelling to audiences everywhere.

Join us as we redefine the future of content creation and distribution through cutting-edge technology.

About this role

We are looking for an AI Solution Lead to spearhead our artificial intelligence initiatives.

As AI Solution Lead, you will be responsible for identifying and validating impactful AI opportunities, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring the most promising ideas to life.

You will be the go-to person for AI initiatives, especially driving exploration, feasibility, and alignment.

Acting as a key advisor, you will collaborate with business leaders, technical experts, and vendors to drive the adoption of scalable AI solutions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, this role is central to shaping and executing Banijay’s AI vision, defining roadmaps, guiding executive decision-making, and driving the implementation of scalable, innovative solutions that empower local teams, enhance business performance, and ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of AI advancements.

Duties

• Collaborate with the Chief Digital and Innovation Officer and the top management team to define a vision, roadmap and execution plan for AI initiatives, aligned with Banijay’s business priorities.
• Help the top management to make strategic decisions on AI, by providing studies on trends, opportunities and limits of current technologies.
• Define, implement and monitor KPIs to evaluate the success of AI initiatives and their contribution to business objectives. This includes monitoring AI project outcomes, assessing ROI, and adjusting strategies as necessary.

Implementation of AI solutions

• Ensure the organisation has the necessary technology infrastructure, including data storage, computing power, and AI tools, to support AI initiatives.
• Support the local teams by bringing your expertise on AI, assessing the feasibility of ideas, exploring new AI solutions and identifying how to implement them in our line of business.
• Act as a bridge between technical experts and business stakeholders, defining requirements and driving the adoption of AI-driven solutions.
• Assess interoperability and AI integration with existing business tools (ERP, databases, internal APIs). Monitor solution performance and ensure adoption and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance AI systems’ capabilities, ensuring they remain scalable, robust and aligned with evolving business and regulatory needs.
• Create and formalise best practices and tools to support local teams working on AI.
• Raise awareness and support internal teams in the use of AI in their daily work.
• Documenting knowledge and making it accessible so that new users can easily know how to use our AI-driven solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as data privacy laws.
• Stay updated with the latest AI trends and technologies to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of AI innovation.
• Identify innovation trends and business opportunities within the industry.
• Lead AI-driven innovations, scout emerging technologies, identify internal and external best practices, propose best option for introduction (PoC, prototype, pilot,….)

Essential Experience & Skills

• Master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Business Analytics or related fields
• At least 8 - 10 years of experience in a consultancy role focused on innovation/data science/AI
• Deep knowledge of AI technologies (intelligent automation, machine learning, deep learning, LLMs, LRMs, autonomous agents and agentic workflows) and AI frameworks
• Hands-on experience with AI or data-related projects and familiar with its tools, models, and ecosystem. A good understanding of AI security and data privacy challenges.
• Good knowledge in Agile methodologies and ability to design and deliver end-to-end AI initiatives that align with strategic goals
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to be an inspiring ambassador and to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed, international organisation, balancing global goals with local needs.
• Strong interest in emerging technologies and the ability to identify their added value in products.

Reporting to

Chief Digital and Innovation Officer.

Contract Type

Permanent, full-time.

Hours

Monday-Friday – 9:30am - 6pm.

Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office).

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We are an inclusive and disability confident employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people. To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working with us.