Head of Data and AI

Head of Data and AIWest Midlands - Hybrid working 2/3 days onsite Greenfield opportunity Build a Data and AI function from scratchI''m working on an exciting opportunity for a Head of Data and AI to join a growing technology business and take ownership of building its entire Data and AI capability from the ground up.This is a genuine blank canvas, with no established data function or architecture currently in place. You''ll have the autonomy to shape the strategy, build your own team and drive how data and AI are used across the business.The initial focus will be on establishing strong data foundations, governance and reporting before progressing into AI initiatives, including agentic AI and embedding AI into the customer-facing platform.Key responsibilities:Define and deliver the Data and AI strategy and operating model.Build and lead a new team of data architects and analysts.Establish data architecture, governance and quality standards.Transform internal MI and reporting, moving away from Excel towards automated dashboards.Take ownership of the existing data migration team and standardise processes.Identify opportunities to commercialise data and develop new data products.Shape and deliver the AI roadmap, including practical use cases and agentic AI.Work closely with Product, Architecture and the senior leadership team to drive adoption across the business.What are they looking for?Proven experience building a Data function from scratch.Strong background in data ..... full job details .....