Role: Head of Product & Engineering -AI Salary: £120k to £150k basic, Plus Bonus and Excellent benefits Location: London Hybrid Our client is a global media and information-services company helping people and organisations understand complex global challenges through rigorous analysis and evidence-based insight. The role We are seeking a Head of Product & Engineering to lead an AI innovation lab’s product and technical work. You will own the full 0-1 journey: setting direction, shaping the roadmap, guiding discovery, making architectural decisions and validating useful, reliable products. This is a hands-on leadership role for a small multidisciplinary team working closely with editorial colleagues. This is a Hybrid role with 3 days a week in the London office. Responsibilities * Set the AI lab’s product and technical direction, translating editorial and business priorities into a focused innovation roadmap. * Lead a multidisciplinary product, design and engineering team, fostering rapid experimentation and high standards. * Own the 0–1 process from research and prototyping through user testing, launch and decisions to improve, scale or stop. * Champion customer needs and work with editorial colleagues to create valuable products while protecting quality, provenance and independence. * Guide architecture, build-versus-buy decisions and engineering practices for reliable AI product development. * Define success measures and connect successful concepts with the organisation’s wider platforms, data and priorities. Who you are * Experienced leading B2C digital product development and delivery with accountability for product outcomes and engineering delivery. Subscription, media, e-commerce or marketplace experience is preferred. * A track record of taking products from 0–1 by identifying valuable problems, testing assumptions, shipping quickly and learning from users. * Practical experience building AI-powered products, including LLM application patterns and evaluation methods. * Strong engineering judgement, with the ability to guide architecture, challenge decisions and earn senior engineers’ confidence. * A record of hiring and developing strong technical teams. * Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with clear communication across technical, editorial and commercial audiences. * A commitment to intellectual rigour, global perspective and editorial independence
Head of Product and Engineering in London employer: COMORO
Join a vibrant and innovative SaaS tech company that is making significant strides in the Telecoms and IT sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer uncapped commission opportunities, a supportive work culture, and the tools necessary for success. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring you can thrive both in the office and remotely while contributing to meaningful projects.
