AI Director – Client Facing (London)

About the role

We are seeking an AI Director to lead the client‑facing AI practice of a fast‑growing digital consulting firm in London. Reporting to senior leadership, you will shape how generative and agentic AI is embedded across the full client lifecycle, from discovery to delivery and ongoing value creation.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute the AI strategy for the consulting practice, defining a roadmap for AI integration across the end‑to‑end client journey.
• Partner with consulting leaders to redesign service delivery models using generative AI, intelligent agents and enterprise AI platforms.
• Identify high‑impact use cases, lead workshops with senior stakeholders and co‑create AI‑enabled delivery frameworks.
• Engage directly with clients to validate, refine and position AI‑enabled services, representing the firm in senior client discussions and thought‑leadership forums.
• Drive adoption of AI tools that improve consultant productivity, internal efficiency and decision‑making.
• Lead change‑management initiatives, ensure governance, compliance and build AI literacy across consulting teams through structured enablement and training.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience delivering AI or digital transformation in consulting or professional services at Director or Partner level.
• Strong understanding of generative AI, intelligent agents and enterprise AI platforms.
• Track record of client‑facing senior advisory roles and ability to influence partners, directors and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience taking AI initiatives from strategy through execution and adoption.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and change‑leadership capabilities.

Required skills

• Generative AI
• Intelligent agents
• Enterprise AI platforms

What we offer

• Competitive base salary of £140,000.
• Opportunity to own AI strategy within a major consulting practice.
• Exposure to senior client engagements and thought‑leadership initiatives.