Lead AI Consultant

Lead AI Consultant 6 months (Possible Extension) London, Manchester, Bristol Hybrid Remote £700 - £800pd DOE (Umbrella/Inside IR35) Security clearance - BPSS - Must be SC Eligible My Central Government client requires an exception AI specialist to work on an initial 6-month initial contract. As Principal Technologist you will be leading a team including lead technologists, engagement leads and a delivery manager to: Set a 10-year intent and strategy for the field you are aligned to, and gain endorsement for this Identify and develop existing principles, standards and best practice and promote them, or form and lead a group of technologists from across UK Public Sector to create these Work with vendors to maximise their offer to UK Public Sector, and with Crown Commercial Service in commercial engagements with vendors Build a network of peers across UK Public Sector to regularly engage with Promote your work through content written for (url removed), speaking engagements and hosting community events help upskill others within the AI Domain Experience Required: Experience setting a vision and leading digital and data change Experience designing and building technology and to be able to use this to build credibility with others, evaluate proposals and decide an execution approach Experience engaging with suppliers/vendors both formally and informally Be comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, both technical (such as CTOs / CDOs across Government) and non-technical (including ministers and permanent secretaries) Learning to be embedded in the way you approach your working week, and you should be keen to share your learning with those around you through coaching and mentoring You should be at the top skill levels in your DDaT specialism (AI) You should hold relevant industry certifications for your technical specialism. You should have at least 2 years' experience working with AI/ML as your main role Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates