11 ai research lead jobs found

Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time   What the hiring manager says "The Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners." Director of AI Initiatives   About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement,...

Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time   What the hiring manager says "The Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners." Director of AI Initiatives   About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement,...

Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London, Hybrid or Remote Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time   What the hiring manager says "The Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners." Director of AI Initiatives   About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement, technical...

Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London, Hybrid or Remote Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time   What the hiring manager says "The Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners." Director of AI Initiatives   About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement, technical...

Senior Product Designer - Contractor - 12 months (Maternity Cover) Day rate: £450 3 days a week The Role Modern Milkman is a return and reuse grocery delivery service on a mission to reduce waste. We deliver fresh milk, groceries, and household products to customers' doors in returnable glass bottles, reusable containers, and recyclable packaging — working directly with independent farmers and suppliers to keep things local and sustainable. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a customer-centric Product Designer to elevate our product experience and embed strong design and research practices across the business. You'll be a creative thinker with a genuine passion for research and the drive to see work through from concept to measurable outcome. A key focus will be supporting our CRO efforts, so experience in this area is a big plus. What You Will Do... Take the lead on all things product design: You’ll take charge of the...

Distribution Data and Analytics Engineering Lead Location: London Contract: 6 months Work Setup: Hybrid - 4 days in the office     Who We Are Columbia threadneedle is a UK-based investment management firm providing equities, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions. It focuses on delivering long-term, risk-adjusted returns through disciplined investment and strong market research.   What you'll do Lead the Distribution Data Analytics platform, delivering actionable insights across Sales and Marketing. Shape and execute a prioritised delivery roadmap, balancing business needs and technical trade-offs. Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team, ensuring technical excellence and delivery quality. Oversee vendor and partner relationships, maintaining SLAs, risk management, and delivery standards. Modernise data platforms for reliability, scalability, and AI readiness, supporting advanced analytics...

Senior Product Designer - Contractor - 12 months (Maternity Cover) Day rate: £450 3 days a week The Role Modern Milkman is a return and reuse grocery delivery service on a mission to reduce waste. We deliver fresh milk, groceries, and household products to customers' doors in returnable glass bottles, reusable containers, and recyclable packaging — working directly with independent farmers and suppliers to keep things local and sustainable. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a customer-centric Product Designer to elevate our product experience and embed strong design and research practices across the business. You'll be a creative thinker with a genuine passion for research and the drive to see work through from concept to measurable outcome. A key focus will be supporting our CRO efforts, so experience in this area is a big plus. What You Will Do... Take the lead on all things product design: You’ll take charge of the...

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government's ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.   The Delivery Manager will be joining the Justice Redact team - comprising Full-Stack Developer, DevOps Engineer, Data Scientists, a User Researcher, a Senior Interaction Designer, a Content Designer, a Product Lead, and Subject Matter Experts - to ensure the team works well together and the right AI product is built, delivered efficiently, and actually works in the real world.   The project addresses a significant challenge within the Ministry of Justice...

Consultant engagement inside IR35 - Upto £650 per day Platinum Group Security practice is looking for a hybrid technologist who can design secure, scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems while also leveraging AI tools to rapidly prototype, automate, and innovate across the identity landscape. This role combines deep architectural thinking with hands-on experimentation-someone who can both define enterprise-grade IAM strategies and vibe code with AI to accelerate delivery, explore new ideas, and solve problems creatively. Key Responsibilities IAM Architecture & Strategy Design and implement enterprise IAM architectures Define identity governance models, policies, and life cycle processes Lead integration of IAM solutions with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and SaaS ecosystems Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, Zero Trust, GDPR) Drive modernization of Legacy identity systems toward cloud-native solutions AI-Driven...

Senior Product Designer, AI Experiences (Contractor) Picsart is the world's #1 creative platform with over 100 million creators and 1 billion installs. The mission: make creativity accessible to everyone. Join a team where your work impacts millions of creators daily and your ideas drive real change. Please note that this is a  Full-Time Contractor (12-month contract)  – you’ll have the  flexibility to work remotely , with the  option to join us in the office whenever you’d like ! At Picsart, creators are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that delivering exceptional creator experiences is key to our success. Our Design disciplines, Product Design, User Research, and UX Writing, shape these experiences and help define what’s next for Picsart. In this role, you’ll design and shape the next generation of AI-powered creative experiences across Picsart. This includes evolving areas like Drive,...

5-10 years initiative & portfolio management or relevant experience, ideally within Financial Services technology functions, working primarily with Engineering capabilities and engaging with senior executives Strong emotional intelligence and leadership: Navigate organisational complexities, foster a positive work culture, and lead teams effectively. Proven experience of large-scale transformation Knowledge of portfolio and project management principles and practices Knowledge of JIRA, Clarity and Microsoft 365 toolkit required Excellent communication/presentation skills required Proven ability to articulate complex issues concisely, suitable for all levels of CTO Platforms Pro-active problem-solving skills, able to work to under pressure to challenging timescales and deliver at pace Strong stakeholder management capability and excellent communication at all levels of seniority Detailed understanding of financial & strategy planning...