At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI Accelerator initiatives, driving innovation and rapid prototyping in geospatial technology.
- Company: Join a pioneering company transforming location data through AI.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI innovation with real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI/ML engineering and strong technical leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 74295 - 90805 £ per year.
Salary £79,079.00 - £92,258.00
Hybrid working 50/50%
Southampton
My client is delivering world-class geospatial data and services that power innovation across government, business, and society. They are on a mission to unlock the full potential of location data and now, we’re accelerating that vision through artificial intelligence.
The Opportunity
Lead the establishment of AI Accelerator - a strategic initiative designed to unlock enterprise-wide value from AI. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with programme-level influence, driving innovation through rapid prototyping, capability building, and cross-functional collaboration.
You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team exploring advanced AI techniques such as geo foundation models, agentic systems, and LLM orchestration. Your goal: deliver high-impact prototypes that evolve into scalable, production-ready solutions, embedding AI in real-world contexts to reduce adoption friction and build organisational confidence in responsible AI use.
What You’ll Do
- Programme Leadership: Design and operate the AI Accelerator as a structured, high-impact programme that drives experimentation, rapid prototyping, and capability development across the business.
- Exploration & Innovation: Investigate emerging AI techniques, identify high-value applications, and surface associated risks and opportunities for the business.
- Technical Delivery: Own the design and build of prototypes, write production-grade code, conduct code reviews, and guide the transition from concept to scalable solution.
- Capability Building: Mentor participants, energise the AI Guild, and curate learning resources to strengthen skills and foster a culture of responsible experimentation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with product, data, and technology teams to align initiatives with strategic priorities and ethical standards.
- Communicating Impact: Track and communicate outcomes, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders, informing roadmap decisions and future investment.
About You
- Proven experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, and technical leadership.
- Strong understanding of modern AI techniques (LLMs, agentic systems, orchestration frameworks).
- Ability to write production-grade code and define engineering best practices.
- Skilled in programme design, stakeholder engagement, and the evaluation of impact.
- Passion for responsible AI adoption, including human-in-the-loop workflows and ethical application.
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and secure software engineering practices.
- Ability to mentor, inspire, and influence across diverse teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices.
Why Join
- Be at the forefront of AI innovation in geospatial technology.
- Work on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact.
- Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture with flexible working options.
- Access to professional development, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment.
The Rewards
We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Their benefits include:
- Competitive salary and pension (contribute up to 12.07%).
- Performance‑related bonus (where applicable).
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring.
- Access to wellbeing support.
- Volunteering leave and matched fundraising.
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