AI Transformation Lead

Company Description Epoch AI Consulting drives innovation that creates measurable impact for organizations adopting artificial intelligence. The firm helps clients become AI leaders in their chosen markets through strategy, embedded teams, and bespoke AI product development. Epoch invests in outstanding people from diverse talents and backgrounds, providing opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contribution. Team members work closely with clients on high-impact initiatives, shaping how AI is applied to real-world business challenges and outcomes. Role Description The AI Transformation Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in Cheltenham, with flexibility for some work from home. This role leads end-to-end AI transformation initiatives, including assessing client needs, defining AI strategies, and translating business objectives into actionable roadmaps. Day-to-day responsibilities include facilitating stakeholder workshops, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing the delivery of AI solutions that are viable, ethical, and aligned with organizational goals. The AI Transformation Lead partners with technical and business teams to design operating models, guide change management, and establish metrics to track impact. The role also involves mentoring team members, contributing to thought leadership, and supporting business development activities such as proposals and client presentations. Key Responsibilities

• Lead serious AI transformation programmes end to end, embedding with the client through launch, adoption and scale
• Run workshops and training for teams at every level, from the shop floor to the exec
• Work directly with senior stakeholders - earning trust and leading the conversation at their level
• Help developer and product teams change how they work, evolving their software delivery process so AI is woven through how things get specced, built and shipped
• Translate what AI can realistically do into concrete, role-specific ways of working Requirements & Qualifications
• A track record leading substantial transformation projects at organisations of 100+ employees
• Highly organised, driven, and a strong problem solver - someone who owns a programme and moves it forward
• An excellent communicator who can hold their own with senior leadership and win teams over
• An interest in AI and a sense of where it creates real value for a business - expert-level fluency is a plus, but not essential; we'll train you
• Experience running workshops and training that change behaviour
• Comfort working alongside developers and product teams Nice-to-Have Skills
• Familiarity with software delivery processes
• Expert-level AI fluency
• Account Management and/or consultancy experinece What We Offer
• Open to contract and part-time arrangements
• Hybrid working, based in Cheltenham, with travel to client sites
• Hands-on AI training to get you up to speed