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Head of Data and AI

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Wilson James

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United Kingdom , London

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IT - Software Development

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75000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Driving AI‑Enabled Culture Change Across Wilson James. WJ is searching for a Head of Data & AI Platforms to own the data and AI backbone of our organisation. This is a delivery‑first, impact‑led role for someone who has already navigated the realities of AI adoption, culture change, and enterprise‑grade data engineering.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design and own WJ's AI‑ready data architecture, ensuring scalable, secure ingestion pipelines for RAG, real‑time and batch AI use cases, and access to structured and unstructured data
  • Build and maintain the AI enablement platform, defining patterns, guardrails, and integration approaches that allow rapid, safe deployment of AI across all departments
  • Embed AI directly into operational workflows, partnering with Product and Automation teams to deliver knowledge retrieval, summarisation, decision support, forecasting, and planning solutions
  • Lead the engineering of robust, monitored data pipelines, eliminating data quality blockers and ensuring lineage, explainability, and auditability for all AI‑consumed data
  • Establish and enforce AI‑appropriate governance, covering access control, data sensitivity, model inputs/outputs, and human‑in‑the‑loop controls to ensure ethical, compliant deployments
  • Act as a senior advisor to Exec and departmental leaders, shaping AI readiness, prioritisation, and organisational adoption strategies
  • Develop and lead a high‑performing data and AI enablement team, coaching teams across the business to understand, trust, and effectively use AI outputs
  • Drive measurable AI impact, ensuring solutions move into production, deliver productivity and cost benefits, and shift WJ from AI‑curious to AI‑enabled

Requirements:

  • Proven, lived experience delivering AI into production and driving cultural adoption
  • Built data platforms specifically for AI and automation
  • Strong hands‑on data engineering and architecture expertise
  • Implemented RAG, semantic layers, or AI‑centric data access patterns
  • Deep experience with cloud data stacks (Azure preferred)
  • Governed AI in real operating environments
  • Delivery‑led, pragmatic, and fast‑moving
  • Credible with engineers and Exec alike
  • Calm under pressure, decisive when needed
  • Values outcomes over elegance
What we offer:
  • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days
  • Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme
  • Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses
  • Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
  • Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents
  • Financial support
  • Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
  • Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
  • A welcoming, respectful team culture
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Expiration:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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