VP – AI & Machine Learning

air-recruitment; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling SaaS company in the UK is seeking a VP of AI & Machine Learning to lead their AI strategy and develop machine learning systems. This hands-on leadership role involves scaling NLP models, growing an ML team, and working cross-functionally with other departments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in NLP and a proven track record of successful leadership in AI projects. Competitive salary with equity offered.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in NLP / LLMs / semantic search.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Proven record of setting AI strategy.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company’s AI roadmap.
• Build and scale NLP and ML models.
• Establish MLOps and responsible AI practices.

Skills

NLP

Machine Learning

Leadership

MLOps

Job description

VP – AI & Machine Learning

Remote (UK / EU) | c. £120k + Equity | High-Growth SaaS Scale-Up

This fast-scaling SaaS business is building technology to help organisations make smarter, fairer workforce decisions. They are now looking for a VP of AI & Machine Learning to lead the evolution of their AI capabilities and shape the intelligence behind their platform.

This is a hands-on leadership role : you’ll set the AI strategy, design and scale production NLP and machine learning systems, and grow a high-performing ML team - while closely partnering with Product and Engineering to deliver real, measurable impact for customers.

This VP of AI & Machine Learning will

• Take ownership of the company’s AI roadmap — from concept to production.
• Build and scale NLP and ML models that turn complex organisational data into meaningful insights.
• Lead and develop a small ML engineering team, acting as a player-coach.
• Establish MLOps, monitoring, governance, and responsible AI practices.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Customer teams.
• Represent AI and technology thinking to customers, partners, and the leadership team.

What this VP of AI & Machine Learning will bring :

Deep experience in NLP / LLMs / semantic search / embe...