Human Data Operations Strategist

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI company in the UK is seeking a Human Data Operations Strategist to manage and optimize data annotation workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in project management and data operations, preferably in AI-related environments. Responsibilities include overseeing data annotation projects, ensuring data quality, and providing training to the annotation team. This role offers a competitive salary, equity, and opportunities for fast growth within a dynamic and innovative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Strong in-person culture

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience, ideally from strategy consulting firms or AI companies.
• Strong experience in project management and data operations.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data annotation projects and manage workflows.
• Ensure the highest standards of data quality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Skills

Project management

Data operations

AI-related workflows

Scripting languages (Python, SQL)

Communication skills

Tools

Data annotation tools

Job description

About Us:

At Encord, we are building the AI infrastructure of the future. The biggest challenge AI companies face today is not half as glamorous as it may seem: it is all about data quality. The success of any AI application today relies on the quality of a model's training data, and for 95% of teams, this essential step is both the most costly and the most time-consuming in getting their product to market.

As ex-computer scientists, physicists and quants we felt first‑hand how the lack of tools to prepare quality training data was impeding the progress of building AI. AI today is what the early days of computing or the internet were like, where the potential of the technology is clear, but the tools and processes surrounding it are still primitive, preventing the next generation of applications. This is why we started Encord.

We are a talented and ambitious team of 90+ people, working at the cutting edge of computer vision and deep learning, backed by top investors, including CRV and Y Combinator, and led by industry executives such as Luc Vincent, former VP of AI at Meta, and other top Bay Area leaders in AI. We are one of the fastest‑growing companies in our space, consistently rated as the best tool in the market by our customers.

The Role:

As a Human Data Operations Strategist, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing data annotation and machine learning workflows for our clients. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including clients, annotation specialists and machine learning engineers, to ensure high‑quality data is available for AI models. This role is perfect for individuals with a passion for AI, data operations and solving real‑world problems.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership – Oversee data annotation projects, translating complex AI and machine learning requirements into clear workflows and instructions for data annotation teams.
• Data Quality Optimization – Ensure the highest standards of data quality by designing and refining annotation processes, auditing results and implementing feedback loops.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them design and implement the best data annotation workflow for their human annotation process.
• Annotators Training & Coaching – Provide guidance and feedback to the annotation team, ensuring team members are equipped with the context and skills needed to perform high‑quality work aligned with project requirements and best practices.
• Product Innovation – Work closely with product and engineering teams to drive improvements in AI training data processes, tools and methodologies.

About You:

• You have 3+ years of professional experience, ideally from top strategy consulting firms and/or best‑in‑class AI companies.
• You have strong experience in project management, data operations and/or AI‑related workflows.
• You are proficient in scripting languages like Python, SQL or are familiar with relational databases and data annotation tools.
• You are a problem solver with a strong analytical mindset and an entrepreneurial approach to managing projects.
• You are passionate about AI and machine learning, with experience in computer vision or generative AI being a strong plus.
• You thrive in fast‑paced environments and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovative solutions.
• You have communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear action plans.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity in a hyper‑growth business.
• Strong in‑person culture: most of our team works in the office 3+ days a week.
• Room to grow into anything you choose to – a year ago we had 50 people, now we have 100+.
• We will be growing insanely fast over the next 24 months and you will have all the opportunities for growth you can handle.
• 25 days annual leave a year plus public holidays.
• Encord offers a unique opportunity to be part of a startup with a clear mission and vision. You will get to explore and build services for enterprise AI use cases across many different industry verticals such as healthcare, surveillance, retail, agriculture and many more.
• Our work is at the cutting edge of computer vision and deep learning, which also includes working on solving unsolved problems within those fields.