Solution Director: Data & AI

Dubizzle Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company based in the UK seeks a Technical Solution Director to lead their Data & AI business. In this role, you will define the go-to-market strategy and engage with C-suite clients to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data platforms and AI/ML, alongside exceptional communication skills. Benefits include flexible holidays, a share scheme, and private medical insurance, offering a supportive environment for growth and innovation.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Flexible bank holidays

Share scheme

£1000 flexifund for benefits

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across data platforms, AI/ML, cloud architectures, and analytics.
• Strategic mindset able to connect technology to business vision.
• Influential leadership without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead propositions and practice IP for Data & AI.
• Engage with clients as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex business needs into value-driven Data & AI solutions.
• Drive growth by identifying and shaping new opportunities.
• Inspire and coach teams to ensure excellence.

Skills

Data platforms

AI/ML

Cloud architectures

Analytics

Problem-solving

Design thinking

Exceptional communication

Job description

Who We Are

AND Digital is a tech company dedicated to accelerating digital delivery and closing the digital skills gap. Since 2014, we have supported organisations in building better digital products and stronger digital teams. We believe our work should always create a remarkable impact for our clients. Through our regional offices, known as 'Clubs,' we build strong relationships with our partners, ensuring they are prioritised by teams located nearby. This unique model has driven success for both our clients and ourselves, reflected in our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today, we are over 1,300 people strong, with Clubs across the UK, Europe, and the USA—and plans for global expansion in the coming years. Join us and help fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap.

Solution Director – Data & AI

As a Technical Solution Director in our Clubs, you’ll shape and drive the growth of AND’s Data & AI business. You’ll define our go-to-market strategy, build strong partnerships across the ecosystem, and guide delivery through AND’s unique club model. Acting as a senior advisor to clients, you’ll design transformative Data & AI solutions while growing internal capability and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead our propositions and Practice IP

• Own and evolve AND’s Data & AI proposition, partnerships, and thought leadership.
• Be a visible leader in the Data community—driving consistency, quality, and innovation.
• Develop training and mentoring to grow internal capability.

2. Engage with clients

• Act as a trusted advisor to C‑suite stakeholders (CTO/CDO/CPO).
• Build relationships that uncover client challenges and opportunities.
• Show the art of the possible in Data & AI, connecting innovation to measurable outcomes.

3. Shape solutions

• Translate complex business needs into compelling, value‑driven Data & AI solutions.
• Guide teams to deliver against vision and ensure robust, outcome‑focused delivery.
• Support business case development and pre‑sales.

4. Drive growth

• Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities across AND.
• Partner with Client Teams to develop deals, coach others, and influence outcomes.
• Achieve a leveraged revenue impact target of around £2m+.

5. Lead and inspire

• Provide senior oversight, coaching, and technical challenge across engagements.
• Champion excellence and act as a role model for proactive, positive leadership.

What You Bring

• Deep expertise across data platforms, AI/ML, cloud architectures, and analytics.
• Strategic mindset – able to connect technology to business vision.
• Strong problem‑solving and design thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication – from boardroom to engineering team.
• Influential leadership without formal authority.
• Commercial awareness and a growth mindset.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.

Why join AND Digital?

We have three core values: wonder, share, and delight. These values inform how we work with clients, and our culture: what it feels like to work for AND. We believe collaboration, ambition, curiosity and fun can drive innovation by creating a better environment for problem-solving.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Flexible bank holidays
• Share scheme
• A £1000 flexifund to use on a personalised list of benefits such Gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health, dental and optical cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• 6% employer pension contribution, when you contribute 2%
• PLUS many more

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Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.