Role: AI Director (AIDir)Location: London (At least 50% of time in office)About the RoleWe are seeking a visionary and exceptional AI Director to join our executive leadership team. The AI Director will drive our ambitious goals in Artificial Intelligence, ensuring our AI initiatives align with business objectives and industry advancements. This is a high-impact, strategic role for an ambitious technology leader with a blend of technical expertise and business acumen.The AI Director will lead the AI development team, spearheading innovation, engaging with clients, and positioning us as a trailblazer in AI-driven solutions for the justice sector. This role has strong succession potential, positioning the AI Director as a candidate for future top management opportunities.Responsibilities & DutiesAI Strategy and Innovation:Define and execute the AI strategy to align with business goals and market trends.Lead AI development, fostering innovation and delivering breakthrough technologies.Oversee AI integration across all product lines to enhance functionality, user experience, and competitiveness.Establish partnerships with AI research institutions and tech providers to stay at the forefront of AI advancements.Push for pragmatic, results-driven AI applications that deliver immediate value while laying the groundwork for long-term innovation.Technology Leadership:Drive the overall AI vision, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability of solutions.Collaborate with product management to develop structured AI roadmaps for timely delivery.Relentlessly prioritize execution – ensuring AI initiatives translate into tangible products and market advantages.Keep abreast of emerging AI trends to maintain our competitive edge.Team Leadership:Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing AI and technical teams.Provide leadership across AI research, engineering, and product development functions.Foster a high-output culture where innovation meets execution, and great ideas are rapidly brought to life.Client Engagement and Business Impact:Collaborate with the CEO to shape AI-driven company growth strategies.Act as an AI ambassador, communicating complex AI concepts to clients and stakeholders.Partner with sales and marketing teams to showcase our AI capabilities, enhancing client engagement and generating new business.Roll up your sleeves and actively participate in client engagements, ensuring AI solutions are deployed effectively and solve real-world problems.Succession Planning:Work closely with the CEO to understand company vision and operations.Demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking, positioning yourself as a candidate for the CEO role.Proactively tackle high-priority initiatives and show the ability to deliver results, positioning yourself as a hands-on leader.Experience & QualificationsKey Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years in senior technical leadership roles, with a focus on AI technologies.Proven expertise in AI, machine learning, and data analytics.Strong business acumen with experience working alongside executive teams and clients.Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities, with experience scaling AI teams.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and cross-functional teams.Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term innovation with short-term execution.Proven track record of delivering AI projects from concept to deployment, with a relentless focus on results and speed to market.