Data and AI Lead

Harvey Nash Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 156,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group in London is seeking an experienced Microsoft Data & AI Lead to drive the design, delivery and growth of data governance, security and AI solutions for a growing client portfolio. This hybrid, London-based role combines technical leadership, solution architecture and advisory work across the Microsoft ecosystem.

The position focuses on leading MS Purview, Copilot and Azure AI implementations, delivering secure data platforms, and advising clients on governance and AI strategy.

Qualifications

• Senior data and AI professional with leadership experience.
• Experience translating business needs into tech solutions.
• Strong client-facing advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI solutions.
• Deliver secure, compliant data and AI platforms across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Advise clients on data governance, information protection, compliance and AI strategy.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across delivery teams.
• Support pre-sales activities, including solution design and client workshops.
• Shape and evolve the Data & AI strategy and service offerings.

Skills

Data governance

Data security

AI solutions

Solution architecture

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Azure AI

Job description

Data & AI Lead - Hybrid (London) - £600-£700d/r Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Data & AI Lead to drive the design, delivery and growth of Data Governance, Security and AI solutions for a growing client portfolio. This is a strategic, client-facing role combining technical leadership, solution architecture and advisory expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI solutions.
• Deliver secure, compliant data and AI platforms across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Advise clients on data governance, information protection, compliance and AI strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across delivery teams.
• Support pre-sales activities, including solution design, proposals and client workshops.
• Shape and evolve the organisation's Data & AI strategy and service offerings.

Desirable Certifications

• SC-400 Information Protection & Compliance Administrator
• AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate
• SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Expert

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Data & AI professional looking to combine technical expertise, leadership and client engagement in a highly visible role.