Head of AI

Sphere Digital Recruitment • TRAFFIC • Remote (London, Not Specified, United Kingdom) • 3d ago

AI Lead
Location: Remote (UK time zones preferred; open to global applicants if they have the full right to work in th UK)
Engagement: Ongoing Contract- Outside of IR35
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and availability
Start Date: ASAP

A multi-agency group at the forefront performance marketing is seeking a AI Lead to help shape and implement its AI strategy. This is a high-impact, strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone passionate about the transformative potential of AI in creative and operational contexts.

As part of a central team working across several agencies, you'll collaborate with leadership and cross-disciplinary teams to identify opportunities, build practical solutions, and guide adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Identify high-impact AI opportunities across internal and client-facing workflows
Define and execute strategic roadmaps for AI integration and innovation
Build and deploy custom AI tools to support automation, content creation, and data analysis
Lead the development of AI-enhanced products to augment existing service offerings
Deliver training and support to upskill teams in practical, creative AI use
Collaborate with stakeholders including strategists, technologists, and creatives
Translate technical AI capabilities into accessible, valuable tools for non-technical users

About You

Hands-on builder with a strategic mindset and strong initiative
Experienced in developing and deploying AI/ML solutions end-to-end
Technically confident but commercially grounded - able to prioritise impact
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in a flexible, fully remote setting
Curious, pragmatic, and eager to explore new applications of AI

Requirements

Proven experience designing and delivering AI-powered tools or products (LLMs, custom models, API integrations)
Solid understanding of current AI technologies and their limitations
Ability to assess business needs and map appropriate AI solutions
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with AI/ML development frameworks and prototyping environments
Bonus: Familiarity with marketing, media, or creative agency environments
Bonus: Based in the UK or available to work in UK-friendly time zones

Why Join?

Work with a collective of future-focused creative and performance-driven teams
Flexible, fractional engagement with potential to grow into a long-term role
Influence the AI direction across multiple agencies at once
Remote-first environment with autonomy and collaborative energy

Interested?
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful AI adoption across a creative and entrepreneurial group. If you're excited about making real-world impact with AI in diverse, high-performing environments - we'd love to hear from you.

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Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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