Job Description - Data and AI Manager (25170)
Data and AI Manager - ( 25170 )
Description
Data and AI Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne, Hybrid working 2 days office based per week
Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw).
Earn circa £55,000 pa negotiable based on skills and experience plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan!
Home, a place where you belong
Are you ready to shape the future with data and AI? As our Data and AI Manager, you’ll step into a brand new role that offers the rare opportunity to combine hands-on technical work with leading and growing a team of skilled professionals. This isn’t just about leadership, it’s about staying close to the technology you love while driving smarter decisions and real-world impact.
Working within our Tech and Cyber function, you’ll take ownership of this new role, using your expertise with Azure Cloud based data tools and Azure OpenAI to create cutting-edge solutions. This is your chance to innovate, influence strategy, and help shape how we harness the power of data and AI for the future.
What you’ll do
1. Build a cutting-edge Azure cloud data platform that drives smarter, faster decisions.
2. Lead AI innovation, creating impactful solutions with tools like Databricks and Azure OpenAI.
3. Ensure secure, trusted, and compliant data practices for the organisation.
4. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align data and AI strategies with business needs.
5. Mentor and guide your team to grow their expertise in cloud and AI technologies.
6. Partner with external suppliers to maximise value and adopt best practices.
What you bring
1. Strong expertise in Azure tools like Synapse, Databricks, and Data Factory, plus Python proficiency.
2. Hands-on experience with AI technologies like large language models (LLMs) and RAG (retrieval-augmented generation).
3. A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence technical strategy with senior stakeholders.
4. A track record of delivering innovative, impactful data and AI solutions.
5. Passion for mentoring and growing a high-performing team.
6. Knowledge of tools like Power BI or Tableau to drive business intelligence.
We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.
Job details
1. Monday to Friday role, with 2 days in our Newcastle upon Tyne offices per week.
2. You’ll manage your own diary, so if you need to work from home to take delivery of your new fridge or take a longer lunch for a haircut, you can use your flexi time to manage that!
A place where you belong
We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!
What’s in it for you?
1. Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five more (subject to criteria).
2. Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
3. 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
4. We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
5. Grow your career with us, we’ll help you take the next step.
6. Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!
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