Management consultant AI Lead – Principal

Moorhouse; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a senior AI consultant to lead strategy development and manage diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting experience, a strong sales background, and the ability to drive AI initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £128,500 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• 9 – 11 years consulting experience.
• Proven track record of sales over £500k.
• Ability to manage senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through AI lifecycle.
• Drive firmwide AI strategy and capability.
• Implement AI governance frameworks.

Skills

AI strategy development

Stakeholder management

Sales and business development

Team leadership

Job description

We are a dynamic consulting firm, focused on delivering sustainable change. We make sure our clients succeed in their long-term goals by helping them turn their strategy into action through exceptional delivery and establishing a culture of change. We are a transformation consultancy, meaning we work with clients on projects to deliver change and improvement, such as in the way they operate, the services they provide or how they manage their people. We deliver real impact through our projects and our clients like who we are and how we work.

We pride ourselves in being proactive, collaborative and straightforward team players, with focus on being successful together. We move fast as a team, and honesty and integrity are key to this. You will be part of a supportive and high-performing team that looks after each other, has fun and celebrates success together. You can be assured of exciting opportunities on varied projects that will stretch you and equip you with skills, experience and knowledge to help organisations respond to turbulence and improve.

What do we do?

Our Digital, Data, AI and Delivery Service Line which covers Advisory, Product, and Transformation helps organisations achieve measurable, sustainable results. We guide technology leaders through every stage of the journey, from shaping strategic roadmaps to delivering large-scale technology-enabled change.

• Digital – We translate digital ambitions into reality, optimising technology landscapes, modernising platforms, and delivering innovative digital solutions that drive transformational impact.
• Data – We lay the foundations for data-driven decision-making, building the infrastructure, analytics capabilities, and insights needed to unlock the full potential of data.
• AI – We help organisations adopt AI responsibly and effectively defining governance models, piloting AI use cases, and scaling solutions that align with strategic objectives.
• Delivery – We ensure that solutions move seamlessly from concept to implementation. Our Delivery teams manage complex portfolios and programs, orchestrating each phase to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes that truly make a difference.

Working across our Tribes (Advisory, Product, Transformation) and Guilds (AI, Digital, Delivery, Data), we ensure all capabilities are integrated to solve the most challenging problems and create lasting value.

What are we looking for?

Potential is what excites us so we are keen to hear from people who want to harness their experience within an organisation that will invest in their professional development from day one. This isn’t just about skills for the job but skills for life – mindset, adaptability, resilience and leadership to name just a few. It is important that you can contribute to sales and business development as well as leading consultant / client delivery teams on key engagements and accounts. In addition, we will expect you to motivate, support and develop junior members of the Moorhouse team and play an active role in supporting the career development of a small group of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• A strong track record of leading cross-functional teams through the full AI lifecycle, from opportunity identification and business case development to solution design, deployment, and scale-up.
• Lead the internal AI team at Moorhouse, shaping and driving our firmwide AI strategy and capability. Champion the use of AI both internally and in our client engagements, acting as a visible leader in embedding AI into the way we work and the value we deliver.
• Strong understanding of implementing AI governance and ethics frameworks, ensuring responsible use of AI aligned with organisational values and regulatory standards.
• Experience in designing and delivering AI Operating Models to enable scalable, secure, and value-driven AI adoption.
• An understanding of how AI solutions are designed and deployed to streamline internal processes and enhance product offerings
• Act as a thought leader in AI by identifying emerging trends, evaluating new technologies, and contributing to internal knowledge sharing and upskilling initiatives
• An understanding of how to break down complex messages and models in an engaging and creative way (i.e. being able to take people on the journey)
• Contribute to a culture of sustainability and embrace Moorhouse’s social responsibility by integrating responsible practices and upholding ethical standards and awareness in everyday work.

Essential skills

• 9 – 11 years consulting experience whether this is from a big consulting firm, boutique consultancy or experience gained in delivering AI products within industry
• A strong sales track record and a demonstrable network of relevant relationships – proven track record of personally attributable sales of over £500k
• A passion for building and nurturing strong relationships, both with clients and colleagues
• Experience of effectively managing and collaborating with senior client stakeholders
• A keen interest in playing a senior role within the Service Line team, supporting the development of compelling propositions and integrating with Sector teams
• Cross-sector experience is valuable, but we are open to exploring candidates with specific sector experience

Benefits packagewe offer at Moorhouse:

• A total cash package up to £128,500 comprising of a base salary of £105,000 and a combination of personal and company bonuses that are paid every six months
• 25 days annual leave increasing by one day for every full year of service to a maximum of 30 days with the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per year
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Group Personal Pension Scheme and a range of discounted lifestyle and well-being benefits through Perkbox
• A culture where you will not need to compete with others because of promotion quotas or the typical distribution curves that govern performance management in other organisations. We recognise and reward performance consistently and transparently across the firm so that everyone knows where they stand.

We offer flexible working arrangements with our offices near Liverpool Street although you can expect to spend some time as part of a team on client site. That’s where the magic really happens!

Moorhouse is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and our values underpin a working environment that is inclusive for all those who work for us. We encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, contribute ideas, take the initiative and be responsible for their impact on others internally and externally.