Technical Director

the Homebase; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI company is seeking a Technical Director to lead AI solutions in Public Services. The role demands a blend of commercial leadership and deep expertise in AI/ML. Responsibilities include mentoring technical staff, defining technical strategies, and managing key projects. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in technology leadership, MLOps, and excellent communication skills. The company offers standout benefits like unlimited annual leave, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family-Friendly Flexibility

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading AI/ML strategy and project delivery.
• Experience deploying AI applications at scale.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of advanced AI solutions.
• Provide technical guidance for high-priority client projects.
• Define technical strategy and vision for Public Services clients.

Skills

Technology leadership

AI/ML strategy

MLOps understanding

Excellent communication

Mentoring ability

Job description

Why Faculty?

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

About the team

Our Public Services business unit is committed to leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good.

From our work informing strategic government decisions, to optimising our NHS, through to protecting children from harmful online content - we know that AI offers opportunities to drive improvements at every level of Government and we are proud to lead some of the most impactful work happening in the sector.

About the role

As Technical Director, you’ll be our most senior technical authority on the AI solutions we propose and deliver across our Public Services clients. This is a pivotal role, requiring you to balance deep AI and machine learning expertise, with commercial and strategic leadership. We’ll look to you to define a differentiated technical vision for our Public Services customers, while mentoring and developing our world-class team of data scientists and engineers.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Leading the development and delivery of advanced AI solutions, ensuring technical excellence across the entire business unit
• Providing hands-on technical guidance and expertise for complex, high-priority client projects
• Advising on solution architecture, advanced machine learning modelling, and engineering best practices
• Defining and championing the technical strategy and vision for our Public Services clients
• Leading recruiting, structuring, and professional development for technical staff within the business unit
• Acting as the senior technical authority in key client meetings to secure and expand market opportunities
• Creating and sharing impactful technical thought leadership through conferences, articles, and other media

Who we\'re looking for:

• You are an experienced technology leader, with a proven track record of successfully leading AI/ML strategy and project delivery
• You bring a strong understanding of MLOps, with experience deploying AI applications at scale
• You have experience leading full-stack technology teams, backed by a solid grasp of systems architecture and engineering fundamentals
• You are an excellent communicator, able to clearly explain complex technical information and strategy to both internal teams and C-suite clients
• You have an interest, and proven ability to mentor high-performing data scientists and machine learning engineers

• Ideal, but not essential - you have a knowledge of Public Service clients and experience deploying AI solutions in that sector

The Interview Process

Talent Team Screen (30 minutes), Introduction to the team (30 minutes), Technical Interview (90 minutes), Commercial Interview (60 minutes), Cultural & Leadership Interview (60 minutes), Meet the Execs (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
• Private healthcare and dental
• Enhanced parental leave
• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• Sanctus Coaching
• Hybrid Working (2 days in our Old Street office, London)

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please do apply or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential chat - [e-mail]. Please know we are open to conversations about part-time roles or condensed hours.