Head Of Tech And AI Lead

Smile Digital; Wellington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital innovation agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Technology and AI Lead to shape technology strategy and drive innovation. This senior role entails 60% strategic planning and 40% hands-on development, including work with WordPress and AI-powered solutions. Ideal candidates should have strong digital leadership experience, practical knowledge of WordPress and PHP, and the ability to turn emerging tech into practical solutions. Join a creative environment and make a significant impact in technology and AI.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a senior technology or digital leadership role.
• Practical knowledge of WordPress, PHP, and CMS platforms.
• Experience developing digital products or AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shaping the technology vision and AI strategy.
• Leading research and innovation to create new digital products.
• Oversseeing the development team and ensuring technical standards.

Skills

Technology strategy development

AI-driven solutions

Leadership

WordPress

PHP

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

Head of Technology and AI Lead - Shropshire, Hybrid working.

We are looking for a Head of Tech and AI Lead who can see the big picture with strategy and what tech and platforms are needed across the business, keep an eye on emerging tech and also support the development team with WordPress builds and AI builds. This is a senior, strategic role with a hands on element, ideal for someone who loves shaping technology strategy while building and implementing AI-enhanced digital products alongside a skilled development team.

About the role

Yo will spend approximately 60% of your time on strategy, defining technology direction, exploring emerging tech, setting AI priorities, and driving innovation across the business. The other 40% will be hands on, working with the development team to turn ideas into real solutions, helping with architecture, workflows, and WordPress / PHP builds when required.

Your role will involve :

• Shaping the technology vision and AI strategy.
• Leading research, experimentation, and innovation to create new digital products and services.
• Building AI-powered solutions that improve both client offerings and internal processes.
• Overssing the development team, supporting the Development Lead and ensuring technical standards and best practice.
• Collaborating closely with the Lead Developer and Delivery Manager to bring concepts to live projects.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor internally and with clients on complex projects.

We need you to have :

• Strong experience in a senior technology or digital leadership role.
• Practical knowledge of WordPress, PHP, and CMS platforms.
• Experience developing digital products or AI-driven solutions.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to turn emerging tech into real, usable solutions.
• Leadership skills to mentor teams and influence stakeholders.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with bigger picture planning and innovation.

This role will give you the opportunity to define technology strategy, shape innovation across a busy, creative environment, and get involved in building solutions that make a real impact.

Apply now for immediate consideration