Head of AI
Central Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Up to £125,000 DOE + bonus
Are you a proven AI leader ready to build and scale an AI function from the ground up?
We’re partnering with a high-growth SaaS marketplace transforming the Sport & Events industry through a cutting-edge e-commerce platform. In its first full year, the business generated £25m+ in revenue and is on track to double that. With strong momentum and ambitious scaling plans, this is a pivotal leadership hire.
They are now seeking a Head of AI to define and deliver a company-wide AI strategy across their rapidly expanding marketplace. This is a strategic, hands-on role reporting directly to the CEO, with a clear mandate to embed AI across the business, looking to build a competitive advantage across pricing, fraud prevention, operations, and customer experience.
What you'll be doing as their Head of AI:
- Define and execute the AI strategy and multi-year roadmap
- Lead initiatives from concept through to production with measurable ROI
- Automate internal processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Establish practical AI governance, risk, and ethical frameworks
- Partner with Product and Engineering to build scalable AI capability
- Translate technical AI investment into clear commercial outcomes
Crucially, this is the first dedicated AI leadership hire — offering the opportunity to build and grow a high-performing in-house AI team as the function evolves.
What’s in It for You?
- Up to £125k salary (DOE)
- Hybrid working – 3 days in brand-new Central Manchester offices
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Performance / project bonuses
- Free tickets to sold-out events—from major gigs to high-profile sporting events (yes, really!)
If you’re an experienced AI leader ready to build capability, influence strategy at board level, and deliver measurable commercial impact in a scaling digital business, this is an opportunity not to miss.