Head of AI – 120k – 150k GenAI / Agentic AI – Brighton (Hybrid) – AI-native Scale-up

Job Description

Head of AI – 120k – 150k GenAI / Agentic AI – Brighton (Hybrid) – AI-native Scale-up GenAI | Agentic AI | Machine Learning | Python | PyTorch | AI Strategy | LLMs | RAG | MLOps | Leadership | Do you want to lead AI at the core of a truly AI‑native business building the next generation of virtual sales assistants? A company where GenAI isn’t a buzzword, it powers everything from 24/7 Product Experts to intelligent agents guiding customers through complex purchasing journeys across any channel? This is that opportunity, reporting directly into the CTO, you’ll head up the AI function, leading a team of Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers while remaining hands-on in shaping and delivering cutting‑edge AI products. This business is solving real customer problems with Agentic AI, optimised RAG pipelines and state-of-the-art GenAI approaches, and they need a senior AI leader to take ownership of strategy, execution and impact. Joining, you’ll:

• Own and evolve the company’s AI strategy
• Influence how Agentic and GenAI technologies are used to drive commercial growth
• Lead from the front, balancing leadership with hands‑on technical delivery
• Build, mentor and inspire a high‑performing AI team
• Work cross-functionally to rapidly validate ideas and ship value fast
• Drive delivery velocity through ambiguity, experimentation and learning

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading AI teams delivering commercial products
• Deep GenAI and classical ML expertise
• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI, evaluation frameworks, RAG and prompt engineering
• Strong Python skills (PyTorch, scikit-learn, modern ML frameworks)
• A commercial mindset, balancing tech investment with customer value
• The credibility to lead technically and influence at exec level

Desirable but not essential:

• Strong AWS, containerisation and MLOps knowledge
• Confidence engaging directly with customers and enterprise stakeholders

Hybrid role – minimum once per week onsite in Brighton. If you want to sit at the heart of an AI-first business, shape real products and lead AI that actually ships, this is the one. Apply now or email (url removed) GenAI | Agentic AI | Machine Learning | Python | PyTorch | AI Strategy | LLMs | RAG | MLOps | Leadership |