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Lorien

AI Innovation Lead - Remote (UK) - 55-65k

On site

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 70,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

09-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Creativity Python Data Governance Agile methodologies Architecture Data Architecture PyTorch TensorFlow Programming Team Management Azure cloud platforms Agile Analytics

Job Specifications

I'm looking for an AI Team Lead to spearhead my clients Digital Innovation initiatives. Reporting into the Innovations Director, this is a unique opportunity to lead a forward-thinking team, delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that transform business processes and create real competitive advantage. If you thrive on innovation and want to shape the future of AI in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Day to Day

Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor a talented AI team, fostering creativity and continuous improvement.
Drive Innovation: Define and execute the AI roadmap, aligned with strategic business goals.
Deliver Impact: Design and implement AI-driven tools, automation, and predictive analytics solutions.
Collaborate: Work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation.
Stay Ahead: Monitor emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.
Ensure Compliance: Uphold data privacy, security, and ethical AI practices.
Experience needed:

Proven experience in AI/ML strategy and implementation within a commercial setting.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Hands-on expertise with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages (Python, R).
Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and data architecture.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Bonus experience:

Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform and low-code/no-code solutions.
Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks.
Exposure to agile methodologies and innovation management practices
Benefits:
Fully remote role - work from anywhere in the UK.
Competitive salary: £60,000 - £70,000.
Opportunity to lead transformative projects and make a tangible impact.
Collaborative, innovative culture with room to grow.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more