Forsyth Barnes

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 FTSE organisations and hyper-growth scale-ups looking to build high performing teams across eTail, FinTech and Sports and Entertainment industries.

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Company Name

Forsyth Barnes

Job Title

Chief Technology Officer (Ref:192308)

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Role Summary Strategic technology executive responsible for defining and executing the company’s technology vision, product roadmap, and engineering strategy. Leads product innovation in AI/ML‑driven AML and fraud prevention, builds a high‑performance engineering organization, and ensures scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Expectations • Deliver a clear, actionable technology strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. • Drive product innovation, architecture, and infrastructure that enable rapid, secure, and scalable growth. • Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and ethical data use. • Represent technology in executive decisions and external stakeholder engagements on compliance and security matters. Key Responsibilities 1. Define and execute the technology strategy, including product roadmap, infrastructure, and operations. 2. Lead development of AML and fraud detection platforms using AI/ML, cloud‑native architectures, and data analytics. 3. Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing engineering team; establish processes, best practices, and a culture of innovation. 4. Ensure technology and products meet global AML, KYC, and financial regulations. 5. Oversee platform architecture, security, and infrastructure to maintain resilience and scalability. Required Skills • 10+ years in senior technology leadership (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology), preferably in fintech, AML, fraud detection, or cybersecurity. • Deep expertise in AI/ML, data analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise‑scale software development. • In‑depth knowledge of AML, KYC, fraud detection processes, and related financial regulations. • Proven track record building and scaling engineering teams in fast‑paced, startup environments. • Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder‑management abilities. Required Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are desirable.

United states

Remote

Senior

29-10-2025

Company Name

Forsyth Barnes

Job Title

AI Engineer (Ref: 193791)

Job Description

Job Title: AI Engineer (Ref: 193791) Role Summary: Design, develop, and deploy AI‑powered conversational agents and automation systems for web, SaaS, and enterprise products. Apply NLP, LLMs, and machine learning to create scalable, human‑like interactions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Expectations: - Deliver high‑quality, production‑ready chatbots and automation tools aligned with business objectives. - Maintain a continuous improvement cycle for model accuracy, performance, and scalability. - Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, and launch chatbot products for websites and SaaS platforms. - Develop conversational flows using NLP and LLMs (e.g., GPT, Rasa, Dialogflow). - Create, tune, and deploy machine learning and NLU models; integrate via RESTful APIs. - Preprocess and analyze structured and unstructured data for training and evaluation. - Perform model testing, optimization, and fine‑tuning to meet KPIs. - Document architecture, processes, and technical specifications for scalability. - Research emerging AI/ML technologies (LLMs, speech‑to‑text, prompt engineering, autonomous agents) and recommend adoption. - Ensure secure, compliant deployment on cloud or on‑premise environments. Required Skills: - Proficient in Python (Java experience a bonus). - Strong foundation in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and NLP. - Hands‑on with TensorFlow, PyTorch, SpaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face, Rasa, or Dialogflow. - Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. - Knowledge of data preprocessing, algorithms, and statistical analysis. - Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and creative thinking skills. Preferred Skills: - Experience with LLMs (GPT, Claude, Gemini) and prompt engineering. - Voice‑based AI agent development. - Cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) familiarity. - MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer) are advantageous but not mandatory.

West midlands, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-11-2025

Company Name

Forsyth Barnes

Job Title

Project Manager - Digital Transformation (Red: 194648)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Project Manager – Digital Transformation **Role Summary:** Lead a 6‑month IT service transition program in an automotive manufacturing environment. Manage the exit from an incumbent vendor and onboarding of multiple new providers, ensuring all services are fully operational by Q1 of next year, while maintaining service continuity and contractual compliance. **Expectations:** - Deliver the transition on time, within scope, and without compromising service levels. - Demonstrate strong stakeholder management at senior executive and vendor levels. - Apply structured project management methodologies to de‑risk delivery and manage produce defensible governance. **Key Responsibilities:** - Own the full service transition programme, design and execute a comprehensive transition plan from scratch. - Coordinate multiple vendors delivering network, infrastructure, first‑ and second‑line support, business systems, and enterprise IT services. - Align all transition activities with contractual obligations, SLAs, and milestone deliveries. - Serve as central coordination point for IT, Finance, Legal, and broader business units. - Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies. - Provide clear, concise progress reporting and governance updates to senior stakeholders and the executive sponsor. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience delivering complex, high‑risk IT service transitions on the client side. - Strong senior stakeholder management and executive communication skills. - Deep knowledge of traditional project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Waterfall) and governance. - Hands‑on project delivery focus with end‑to‑end lifecycle management. - Ability to work independently in fast‑paced, private‑sector settings. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. - PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management certification is required.

Crewe, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-12-2025

Company Name

Forsyth Barnes

Job Title

Head of IT & Data

Job Description

**Job Title** Head of IT & Data Management **Role Summary** Lead and integrate IT operations, ERP delivery, data strategy, automation, and cybersecurity across a multi‑site FMCG organization. Own the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation, drive AI/robotic process automation, and embed data‑driven decision making while maintaining operational resilience and cost effectiveness. **Expactations** - Deliver a technology roadmap aligned with business priorities, ensuring measurable commercial value. - Execute end‑to‑end digital transformation, continuously improve productivity and reduce manual effort. - Maintain secure, reliable IT infrastructure across manufacturing and distribution sites. **Key Responsibilities** - Define and execute IT, data, automation, and AI strategy. - Serve as trusted advisor to CFO and executive team on technology investment. - Lead SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud delivery, optimisation and integration across Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and HR. - Champion RPA, low‑code, workflow automation, and AI initiatives. - Own IT operations, cybersecurity, data protection, and business continuity across all sites. - Build and manage a high‑performing IT & Data team and external partners. - Drive change management and embed an agile, automation‑first culture. **Required Skills** - Proven senior IT leadership in multi‑site FMCG environments. - Demonstrated SAP S/4HANA (public cloud) delivery experience. - Deep knowledge of automation (RPA, low‑code), AI, analytics, and modern IT platforms. - Strong cybersecurity, data protection, and IT operations expertise. - Commercial acumen with a record of cost savings and performance improvement. - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change‑management skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent. - SAP S/4HANA Certified (preferably Public Cloud). - Relevant cybersecurity or data‑management certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CDMP) highly preferred.

Watford, United kingdom

Hybrid

19-12-2025