Head of AI – Partner

At Valcon, we are a European powerhouse in data and AI-driven business transformation. We combine deepexpertisein data and AI with our heritage in operational excellence, failsafe delivery, and organisational change. Trusted by Europe’s leading organisations, wedon’tjust 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’rescaling quickly whilemaintaininga 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’sUK AI capabilities, working closelywiththedata, technology, and consulting practice leadsto 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’sAI strategy aligned to Valcon’sEuropean 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 consultingpracticeleads
• Evangelise AI without the hypeboth internally and externally
• Build clear, sellable AI propositions linked to business outcomes
• Leadandoversee complexclient
  
  AIprogrammes of work
• Work with consulting, technology and data capabilityleads to integrate AI intoValconUK
• 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
  
  AIvalue propositions and service offerings
• Support bids, pricing, and deal shaping
• Own AI-related revenue targets

Capability and people

• Define the UK AI delivery modelin step withdata 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 AIand Data Science Consultingor complex client delivery background
• Proven commercial ownership across sales and delivery

Technical credibility

• A true technologistbackgroundwith hands on skills ofAI techniques including Generative AI and Machine Learning
• Enterprise AI architecture and integration

Leadership capability

• Outcome-led and pragmatic
• Clear communicator with senior client sand in public

WHY VALCON

Build something that matters

• You shape and grow Valcon
  
  UK’sin itsAIjourney,at a point of real momentum.

AI that goes live

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

• 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.