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VP - AI/ML & Data

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  • Location:

    Cardiff

  • Sector:

    Technology & Digital

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £100000 - £200000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Lewis Allen

  • Email:

    Lewis.Allen@yolkrecruitment.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH40015

  • Published:

    28 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    07 December 2025

  • Start date:

    ASAP

📌 VP of AI/ML and Data
📍 UK - Cardiff, London or Remote (with occasional travel)
💰 £100,000 - £200,000 total package


What You'll Do:

  • Define and lead the company-wide AI and data strategy, reporting directly to the CTO.

  • Build and lead a new AI/ML function, while shaping the existing data team.

  • Establish a modern data platform using Fabric, Databricks or similar technologies to power predictive analytics and automation.

  • Deliver the business's first AI-powered products and tools, such as intelligent search, document OCR and insight-driven reporting.

  • Partner with product and engineering to turn customer requirements into scalable AI solutions.

  • Champion an AI-first culture, embedding automation and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.


What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in production, ideally within a SaaS or enterprise setting.

  • Technical depth across machine learning, MLOps, and data engineering.

  • Experience building and scaling teams in data and AI disciplines.

  • Background in cloud-based data platforms - Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or Azure.

  • A hands-on mindset with the ability to balance technical leadership and strategic direction.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at an executive level.


Why You Should Apply:

This is a genuine build-from-scratch opportunity.
You'll have the autonomy to shape how AI is designed, governed and delivered across a global software business, setting the roadmap, hiring the team, and seeing your ideas go live in products used by thousands.


It's ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and lead a company through a major AI transformation.


Ready to Apply?

Contact Lewis Allen to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a brief note outlining why you're a great fit for this role.
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