AI Development Lead in Hampshire

This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: UK flexible/hybrid/home working.

The opportunity: Zurich is at an exciting point in its journey to embrace AI, and this role sits at the heart of driving our transformation. You will join our Global Life team, working to enable colleagues across the Zurich Group to get the most from AI, focusing on Life, Health, and Bank Distribution. You will work on cutting‑edge AI solutions at scale, collaborate with our newly‑formed AI Lab, and mentor colleagues in best‑practice and the art‑of‑the‑possible.

We are looking for an innovative, visionary, hands‑on AI expert who possesses the passion and experience to take a leading role on AI and ML at Zurich. Using machine learning and GenAI applications you will help improve business outcomes and drive innovation. The ideal candidate is someone who is proficient in using AI/ML to solve business problems, and is also passionate about people, enjoying mentoring and supporting colleagues to do the same.

You will focus on development of AI and ML solutions, while proactively supporting colleagues in delivering for our global business. A successful candidate will understand and explain the art‑of‑the‑possible, leveraging cutting‑edge techniques and knowing when to best apply them, while being comfortable with ambiguous problems and building solutions to them. You will enjoy this aspect, the process of solving a problem that colleagues may find it difficult to articulate, and will be someone who is happy working with stakeholders who may not share your technical expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of emerging AI trends to make a real‑world difference. To do this we are looking for an individual with a passion for innovative AI technology and who wants to work with teams of talented data scientists, engineers and consultants to design and develop the next generation of our data to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.