Consultant - Data & AI

We are transformation specialists that position people at the heart of digital change programmes.

Delivering high-impact, value-led consultancy across advisory, execution, and optimisation services.

We’ve built a diverse, high-performing team of experts who consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.

Our flexible and open-minded culture supports personal growth and innovation.

• Published: March 30, 2026
• Overview of the role

This is a client-facing role sitting at the intersection of our approach across advisory and delivery.

The role is split across two core areas

• Supporting clients with data strategy, data architecture, data migration and data-led transformation programmes
• Helping Smart Co build and mature its internal data capability, including reporting, dashboards and insight across core platforms (CMAP, Sage Intacct, Pipedrive)

In parallel, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering Smart Co’s emerging AI offering, supporting clients in getting ready for AI, implementing practical use cases, and embedding AI into business processes.

This is a hands‑on consulting role.

You will work directly with clients on programmes and projects, while also contributing to Smart Co’s internal growth and capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Delivery (Data)
• Deliver data workstreams across transformation programmes (ERP, finance, operational change)
• Support data strategy definition, including governance, ownership, quality and lifecycle
• Lead or contribute to data migration activities (planning, mapping, cleansing, validation)
• Define and implement data models, structures and reporting frameworks
• Work with client stakeholders to improve data quality, visibility and decision‑making
• Client Delivery (AI)
• Support clients in understanding and preparing for AI adoption (readiness assessments, use case identification)
• Translate business problems into practical AI‑enabled solutions
• Support implementation of AI use cases (e. g. automation, copilots, insight generation)
• Work with client teams to embed AI into existing processes and systems
• Help shape AI roadmaps aligned to business value rather than hype
• Internal Smart Co Data & Insight
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting across Smart Co systems (CMAP, Sage, Pipedrive)
• Improve data consistency and structure across internal systems
• Support the creation of a “single view” of Smart Co performance across sales and delivery
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve internal efficiency
• Practice Development
• Contribute to Smart Co’s Data & AI propositions and go‑to‑market offerings
• Support development of repeatable assets (templates, frameworks, accelerators)
• Work with sales and leadership on proposals and client conversations
• Stay current on emerging data and AI trends and translate them into practical offerings
• Core Consulting Skills
• Experience working in a consulting or client‑facing delivery role
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology
• Ability to operate across both strategy and hands‑on delivery
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced programme environments
• Data Experience
• Experience in data migration, data transformation or data architecture
• Strong understanding of data structures, data quality and governance
• Experience working with ERP or enterprise platforms (e. g. D365, SAP, Oracle)
• Ability to work with reporting and visualisation tools (e. g. Power BI or similar)
• Experience working across multiple data sources and integrating them
• AI Exposure
• Practical understanding of AI concepts and applications in a business context
• Experience supporting or delivering AI use cases (e. g. automation, analytics, copilots)
• Ability to bridge technical AI capabilities with business value
• Interest in emerging tools and platforms (e. g. Microsoft Copilot, Open AI, automation platforms)
• Technical Capability (Desirable, not essential)
• Experience with data pipelines or integration tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Exposure to APIs and system integrations

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance‑based bonus
• Fully flexible working arrangements with West London office access
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• 100% employer‑funded private healthcare
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension
• Bi‑annual eye tests
• Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
• Our Culture & Values

Our values and culture are built on five core principles: people first, trust, honesty, authenticity, and valuing relationships.

These principles define who we are, guiding our interactions with colleagues and clients to foster a positive and productive environment.

We believe in teamwork, respect, and doing the right thing by our clients and our colleagues. We’re ambitious, but never at the expense of integrity.

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