40 ai research lead jobs found

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...

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...

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...

Job Title: AI Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration: 6 months Contract Start Date: May 2026   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for a AI Engineer to join our Data and AI Team supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. You will be a Python and Azure expert in designing and building cutting-edge generative AI solutions for complex challenges. You will report to the Technical Lead and collaborate with data...

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...

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 Department: Growth Location: Manchester Description About CTI Join 150+ strategists and specialists who refuse to settle, creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. We're a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy, web development, and digital marketing to drive demand online. Using over two decades of industry experience, we provide next-gen solutions as part of lasting partnerships with hundreds of clients from Chester Zoo and Zip World to Balfour Beatty and Mind. What makes us different We break new ground. You'll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment. We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here, regardless of your role or how long you've been with us. We stay curious. Continuous learning...

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...

Job Title: AI Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration: 6 months Contract Start Date: March 2026   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for a AI Engineer to join our Data and AI Team supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. You will be a Python and Azure expert in designing and building cutting-edge generative AI solutions for complex challenges. You will report to the Technical Lead and collaborate with...

Company: Barghest Research Group Limited Salary: £42,000 – £64,000 per year (or equivalent contractor rate, depending on experience) Job Type: Remote Contractor Location: Remote (UK/EU preferred) About us Barghest is a civil society non-profit security research collective building open-source software focused on improving digital security, resilience, and privacy. Our work centres on developing decentralised, self-hostable tooling that enables secure communication, data analysis, and resilient workflows in challenging environments. We operate at the intersection of technology and civil society, contributing to the broader open-source ecosystem. The role We are looking for a backend or full stack Go Software Developer to join a small, highly technical team working on open-source infrastructure and tooling. You will contribute to the design and development of backend systems, parsers, and APIs that support distributed and...

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...

CX Manager required to join our leading Customer Experience Team. What you'll get to do: Account & Project Management Main client point of contact for multiple clients, spanning different industries but all under the web/eCommerce umbrella Get to understand a clients' businesses and challenges in order to solve critical problems with strategic, cutting edge and innovative solutions Central point of contact for all internal specialists to feed into eg UX/UI/consultancy/data/AI/developers and analytics Create and manage statements of work, resourcing needs and timelines to ensure delivery against client-approved timings and budget Commercially minded, able to create and manage budgets and monitor costs and ROI Build strong client relationships to create a pipeline of future work Creative Management Prepare and present creative briefs for UX/UI designers & copywriters and present creative visuals and copy back to the client...

Job description   Job Title: AI Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration: 6 months Contract Start Date: March 2026   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for a AI Engineer to join our Data and AI Team supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. You will be a Python and Azure expert in designing and building cutting-edge generative AI solutions for complex challenges. You will...

CX Manager required to join our leading Customer Experience Team. What you'll get to do: Account & Project Management Main client point of contact for multiple clients, spanning different industries but all under the web/eCommerce umbrella Get to understand a clients' businesses and challenges in order to solve critical problems with strategic, cutting edge and innovative solutions Central point of contact for all internal specialists to feed into eg UX/UI/consultancy/data/AI/developers and analytics Create and manage statements of work, resourcing needs and timelines to ensure delivery against client-approved timings and budget Commercially minded, able to create and manage budgets and monitor costs and ROI Build strong client relationships to create a pipeline of future work Creative Management Prepare and present creative briefs for UX/UI designers & copywriters and present creative visuals and copy back to the client...

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...

We are urgently looking for AI Developer / Lead – Azure Role: AI Developer / Lead – Azure Location: Leeds UK, 2 days per week in office Job Type: Contract Inside IR35, Rate based on profile. Experience Level: 7+ years Understanding of core AI concepts including LLMs, prompt engineering, automation, decision support and responsible AI. Experience assessing data quality, readiness, lineage and feasibility for AI‑enabled solutions. Ability to design end‑to‑end AI workflows including prompts, orchestration, guardrails and human‑in‑the‑loop models. Skilled in user research, facilitation, co‑design and requirements‑gathering workshops. Working knowledge of Copilot and Power Platform as well as Service Design/UX. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior‑level engagement. Commercial awareness and a...

  Job Title: AI Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration: 6 months Contract Start Date: March 2026   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for a AI Engineer to join our Data and AI Team supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. You will be a Python and Azure expert in designing and building cutting-edge generative AI solutions for complex challenges. You will report to the...

CX Manager required to join our leading Customer Experience Team. What you'll get to do: Account & Project Management Main client point of contact for multiple clients, spanning different industries but all under the web/eCommerce umbrella Get to understand a clients' businesses and challenges in order to solve critical problems with strategic, cutting edge and innovative solutions Central point of contact for all internal specialists to feed into eg UX/UI/consultancy/data/AI/developers and analytics Create and manage statements of work, resourcing needs and timelines to ensure delivery against client-approved timings and budget Commercially minded, able to create and manage budgets and monitor costs and ROI Build strong client relationships to create a pipeline of future work Creative Management Prepare and present creative briefs for UX/UI designers & copywriters and present creative visuals and copy back to the client...

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...