VP - AI/ML & Data

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a VP of AI/ML and Data to define and lead the AI and data strategy in Cardiff, London, or remotely. This role involves building and leading the AI/ML function, establishing a modern data platform, and delivering AI-powered products. Candidates should have proven experience in AI/ML capabilities in production and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary with a significant total package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in production, ideally within a SaaS or enterprise setting.
• Technical depth in machine learning, MLOps, and data engineering.
• Experience building and scaling teams in data and AI disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the AI and data strategy, reporting to the CTO.
• Build and lead a new AI/ML function.
• Establish a modern data platform to power predictive analytics.

Skills

AI/ML capabilities delivery

Technical depth in machine learning

Team building and scaling

Cloud-based data platforms

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

VP of AI/ML and Data

📍 UK - Cardiff, London or Remote (with occasional travel)

💰 £100,000 - £200,000 total package

What You'll Do

• Define and lead the company-wide AI and data strategy, reporting directly to the CTO.
• Build and lead a new AI/ML function, while shaping the existing data team.
• Establish a modern data platform using Fabric, Databricks or similar technologies to power predictive analytics and automation.
• Deliver the business\'s first AI-powered products and tools, such as intelligent search, document OCR and insight-driven reporting.
• Partner with product and engineering to turn customer requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Champion an AI-first culture, embedding automation and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

What You\'ll Bring

• Proven experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in production, ideally within a SaaS or enterprise setting.
• Technical depth across machine learning, MLOps, and data engineering.
• Experience building and scaling teams in data and AI disciplines.
• Background in cloud-based data platforms - Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or Azure.
• A hands-on mindset with the ability to balance technical leadership and strategic direction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at an executive level.

Why You Should Apply

This is a genuine build-from-scratch opportunity.

You'll have the autonomy to shape how AI is designed, governed and delivered across a global software business, setting the roadmap, hiring the team, and seeing your ideas go live in products used by thousands.

It's ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and lead a company through a major AI transformation.

Ready to Apply?

Contact Lewis Allen to find out more.

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