At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI deployment and create innovative systems for a global advertising agency.
- Company: Dynamic global advertising agency with a challenger mindset.
- Benefits: £180k base salary, 10% bonus, hybrid work model, and real accountability.
- Other info: Opportunity to create governance frameworks and partner with executive leadership.
- Why this job: Build and own the future of AI in advertising, making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in senior roles, experience in enterprise technology, and AI fluency.
The predicted salary is between 180000 - 198000 £ per year.
Global Advertising Agency in London (Hybrid in office 3 times per week) is seeking a Head of AI Enablement with a £180k base salary plus a 10% bonus. This role involves writing the playbook for AI and systems capability from the ground up, owning the tools, governance, adoption, and proof of effectiveness.
The responsibilities include:
- AI deployment: Lead the enterprise-wide rollout of Gemini, ensuring it is genuinely embedded into team workflows.
- Build a Centre of Excellence: Share successful strategies across the business.
- Automation pipeline: Identify, vet, prioritise, and deliver initiatives with clear ROI.
- Systems ownership: Manage the long-term roadmap for back-office applications (Deltek Maconomy, Deltek Workbook, SAGE, Greenhouse).
- Strategic projects: Partner with the COO and CIO on major initiatives, including M&A integrations and operational efficiency programmes.
- Governance and value realisation: Establish a framework for portfolio management, including stage-gate approvals and post-implementation reviews.
What they're looking for:
- Delivery track record: Proven ability to turn complex problems into effective solutions.
- The hybrid mindset: Comfortable discussing AI API integrations and agency margins.
- Systems experience: Experience managing enterprise technology in a large, international business services environment.
- AI fluency: Ability to scope, prompt, and deploy AI tools to solve operational problems.
- Seniority: 10+ years at mid to senior level, capable of working with executive leadership.
Bonus experience includes:
- Experience in advertising, media, or professional services.
- Background in M&A integration or post-merger systems work.
- Familiarity with building governance frameworks from scratch.
This role offers the opportunity to build rather than inherit, with real accountability for benefit realisation and a direct line to executive leadership. The agency aims to stay ahead in the fast-moving field of AI in advertising.
Head of AI Enablement employer: Trades Workforce Solutions
As a global advertising agency based in London, we pride ourselves on our challenger mindset and commitment to innovation. Our hybrid work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, while offering competitive compensation and a bonus structure that rewards your contributions. With a focus on employee growth and the opportunity to shape the future of AI within the organisation, this is an exciting environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Trades Workforce Solutions Recruitment Team
