Senior AI Transformation Consultant

This is a dynamic role within Cambridge Spark’s growing AI Transformation practice. As a Senior AI Transformation Consultant, you will be on the front lines of innovation, working directly with our most prestigious clients to bridge the gap between technical capability and business value. You will guide executive stakeholders through the complexities of the AI landscape, identifying high-impact opportunities, defining robust business cases, and overseeing the successful deployment of AI solutions. This role is perfect for a high-performing professional with a strong technical foundation with significant industry experience who wants to move into a strategic advisory and delivery capacity.

Responsibilities

Partner with client executives to identify areas where AI can drive significant business value, improve operational efficiency, or enable new business models; Translate business challenges into technical requirements. Using your industry experience and technical background, you will define the scope of AI projects, estimate ROI, and build the business cases necessary to secure internal buy-in; Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders during the deployment phase, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time, meet requirements, and achieve the intended business impact; Provide practical advice on AI governance, safety, and risk management, helping clients navigate the ethical and regulatory landscape; Contribute to the creation of frameworks, templates, and case studies that help scale Cambridge Spark’s AI Transformation methodologies; Be capable of building a demo AI tool or app that brings a use-case to life for a client and highlights the major benefits and potential risks of a solution; Be able to bring all of your skills to bear to deliver exceptional AI-themed presentations and workshops; Support with any ad-hoc duties or requests that may be reasonably required to successfully carry out the role or to support the business

Requirements

Proven experience in executing and delivering projects in AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field in a commercial or industrial setting; Experience working with (or presenting to) senior stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven business language; Strong ability to analyse business processes, identify pain points, and quantify the potential impact of technical interventions; Must be able to present structured arguments regarding both the benefits and the risks (technical and ethical) of AI deployment; A technical MSc or PhD (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, OR, or similar numerate subject) or equivalent experience that provides deep technical credibility

Nice to have

Previous experience in a management or technology consulting firm; Experience working across multiple sectors (e.g., Finance, Healthcare, Retail, or Public Sector); Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies; Natural Communicator; Empathetic; Analytical Problem Solver; Proactive & Entrepreneurial; Sincerely Passionate

Benefits

Pension with 4% matched contributions, opportunity to opt into salary sacrifice scheme; 25 days holiday + Flexi bank holidays + 1 day off on your birthday; A day for volunteering; Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave; Health & Wellbeing allowance of up to £30 per month; Annual Summer and Xmas events; Company socials including everything from Cambridge College formals, pub nights to team building events; CPD Allowance alongside quarterly reflections to ring fence time for development and growth; Private medical insurance and cash plan; Holiday buy back scheme (up to 10 days p/a); Employee Assistance Programme with a dedicated company counsellor