Head of AI – Partner

At Valcon, we are a European powerhouse in data and AI-driven business transformation. We combine deep expertise in data and AI with our heritage in operational excellence, failsafe delivery, and organisational change. Trusted by Europe’s leading organisations, we don’t just advise – we implement and deliver sustainable business transformation. 
 
Backed by private equity, Valcon has brought together leading firms to form one of Europe’s fastest-growing consultancies. In the UK, we’re scaling quickly while maintaining a collaborative, hands-on, and down-to-earth culture. 
 
The Opportunity 
 
Valcon UK is looking for a Head of AI to support the next stage of our growth. This is a Partner level role with responsibility for shaping how AI is positioned, sold, and delivered across the UK business.

AI is a core part of how Valcon creates value. Our capability spans AI advisory, AI literacy, governance, and solution delivery, including generative AI. We apply AI to real business problems, focusing on practical outcomes, responsible use, and delivery at scale across consulting, data, and technology.

You will lead the growth of Valcon’s UK AI capabilities, working closely with the data, technology, and consulting practice leads to embed AI into client propositions and delivery. You will translate Valcon’s
European AI ambition into practical UK execution that drives client impact, commercial growth, and internal capability. 

This role suits a senior AI leader who combines strong technical credibility with consulting delivery experience and commercial ownership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

  • Set the UK’s AI strategy aligned to Valcon’s European AI and data vision 
  • Embed AI as a core part of our overall offering beyond traditional data science 
  • Shape AI positioning with data, technology, and consulting practice leads 
  • Evangelise AI without the hype both internally and externally 
  • Build clear, sellable AI propositions linked to business outcomes 

Client delivery 

  • Lead and oversee complex client AI programmes of work 
  • Work with consulting, technology and data capability leads to integrate AI into Valcon UK
  • Act as senior AI advisor to clients and partners 
  • Move AI work from proof of concept to live, operational use 

Commercial ownership 

  • Build and convert a UK AI sales pipeline 
  • Co-create solutions with sector, data, technology and consulting leads 
  • Own, develop and grow AI value propositions and service offerings 
  • Support bids, pricing, and deal shaping 
  • Own AI-related revenue targets 

Capability and people 

  • Define the UK AI delivery model in step with data and technology leadership 
  • Enable consultants to apply AI in day-to-day delivery 
  • Create repeatable AI patterns used across capabilities 

Governance and risk 

  • Set standards for responsible AI use 
  • Align AI governance with data, technology, and security standards 
  • Own AI ethics, model risk, and data usage principles 

Skills and experience 

  • 10–15 years in AI and Data Science Consulting or complex client delivery background 
  • Proven commercial ownership across sales and delivery 

Technical credibility 

  • A true technologist background with hands on skills of AI techniques including Generative AI and Machine Learning 
  • Enterprise AI architecture and integration 
  • Model lifecycle, deployment, assurance using MLOps  

Leadership capability 

  • Outcome-led and pragmatic 
  • Strong collaborator across disciplines 
  • Clear communicator with senior clients and in public 
  • Comfortable challenging weak AI use cases 

WHY VALCON

Build something that matters 

  • You shape and grow Valcon UK’s in its AI journey, at a point of real momentum. 

AI that goes live 

  • Valcon focuses on delivery. You lead AI work that scales and delivers outcomes. 

European ambition, UK ownership 

  • You operate within a strong European platform while building the UK AI agenda. 

Integrated model 

  • AI sits across consulting, data, and technology. No siloed centres. 

 Hands-on culture 

  • Fast growth, low ego, and clear accountability

 
 

Experience

  • You are a pragmatic leader who focuses on outcomes and delivery.
  • You act with integrity and take ownership
  • You build trust through clear, honest communication
  • You work collaboratively across consulting, data, and technology
  • You keep AI grounded in real client needs
  • You challenge constructively and raise standards
  • Hands-on and accountable
  • Clear, calm, and collaborative
  • Focused on doing what works
  • This role suits someone who leads with substance and credibility.

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    Location

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    Head of AI – Partner

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