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Forsyth Barnes

Head of Artificial Intelligence

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

26-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Stakeholder Management Research Machine Learning Deep Learning Data Science Artificial Intelligence NLP

Job Specifications

Position: Head of Artificial Intelligence

Location: London

Salary: PS120,000 base per annum + performance-related bonus

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contact: finlay.sheard@forsythbarnes.com

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of AI to lead the development and implementation of artificial intelligence strategies across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving innovation, managing AI initiatives, and ensuring the effective integration of AI solutions into business processes to deliver measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the organisation's AI strategy, aligning with overall business objectives.

Lead the research, development, and deployment of AI models and solutions.

Manage and grow a high-performing AI and data science team.

Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to identify opportunities for AI adoption.

Oversee the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.

Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the organisation at the forefront of AI innovation.

Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of AI systems and platforms.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior AI, machine learning, or data science leadership role.

Strong technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, or related fields.

Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering large-scale AI projects.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong understanding of AI ethics, governance, and compliance considerations.

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related discipline.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of PS120,000 base per annum.

Performance-based bonus structure.

Opportunities to shape the organisation's AI vision and strategy.

Collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking working environment.

Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

About the Company

Forsyth Barnes is a global talent partner disrupting the recruitment industry. We operate through partnerships over one-time transactions and truly put our clients and candidates at the core of our ethos. We blend relationship building with investments in AI and technology to attract talent for your business. This success has paved the way for us to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe year-on-year. We have a proven track history of successful partnerships with a mix of FT... Know more