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Head of Artificial Intelligence

Head of Artificial Intelligence

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London, United kingdom

Mid level

Full Time

20-01-2026

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Skills

Leadership Research Architecture Large Language Models

Job Specifications

Location: Bahrain, Dubai, or Riyadh (hybrid / partial remote)

We’re partnering with a leading intelligence-led strategy and communications firm to appoint a Head of Applied AI to establish and lead its applied AI capability.

This is a senior role at the intersection of strategy, product, and engineering, responsible for building enterprise-grade, production-ready AI systems that support research, insight generation, narrative development, and client delivery for governments and major institutions.

The Role

Design and lead the applied AI architecture across internal platforms and external client solutions
Own the enterprise AI stack, including LLM orchestration, workflow automation, and secure data backends
Translate strategic, research, and communications requirements into scalable AI-enabled systems
Lead development of internal AI tools for research, insight, content, and knowledge management
Define AI governance standards (security, auditability, cost control, reliability)
Work closely with senior leadership and client-facing teams to shape AI-enabled propositions
Lead and manage a small, high-impact technical team

What We’re Looking For

5–7+ years of experience in applied AI, AI platforms, or AI-enabled systems
Proven experience deploying AI solutions in production environments
Strong understanding of large language models, APIs, orchestration patterns, and cloud architectures
Experience leading technical delivery across multiple workstreams
Commercial mindset with the ability to turn capability into scalable offerings
Arabic is a plus, not required

About the Company

MCG Talent is a renowned agency specializing in marketing, communications, creative, and digital recruitment across the MENA & APAC regions. With office hubs in Dubai, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Colombo, they have a global reach. Their market knowledge and enthusiasm, have established them as a professional and high-level recruitment partner. They possess the unique ability to identify talent and transferable skills, opening doors to hidden opportunities. MCG Talent works seamlessly with both global organizations and ... Know more