AI Consultant | DEPT® AI | UK

DEPT® AI

This role will play a key role within DEPT®/AI. DEPT®/AI has a single mission: to make the best work in the industry using AI to enhance everything we do. This role sits within our Global Data & AI practice, which has deep expertise in leveraging AI. The team includes data strategists, consultants, data scientists and analysts that work alongside DEPT® teams around the world across different services - from commerce, to full-funnel media, content engineering to internal operations. You will be solving some of the hardest and most challenging problems facing some of the best loved brands in the world - and doing this alongside an experienced team.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for select individuals with practical open-ended consulting experience who are interested in working with organizations to understand how they might leverage data, automation, and AI to improve, unlock and advance their business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to develop an understanding of their business goals and levers
• Define existing teams, tools and processes
• Structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them
• Identify opportunities to enhance, replace or add net new technical capabilities, people and process to help in the advancement of client business goals
• Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Work effectively with internal and external  teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act
• Establish trust-based relationships to better serve their organizations 
• Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

While all consultants develop specialized knowledge in AI, most are initially broad in their focus, meaning they do not need specific AI experience but are expected to be adept in understanding technology from both a technical and business vantage point and are able to understand new technology at a conceptual and practical level.

• Bachelor's degree; Advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent experience
• 7+ years work experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis 
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts and business systems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language(s)

WE OFFER

• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely, and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
• 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday.
• We celebrate successes by rewarding teams when big projects go live and honouring the year’s top achievements at our annual awards ceremony
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, and your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our client's problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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