Lead AI Solutions Consultant

About Scale Factory We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation. Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don't just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality. Here's why you'll love being part of our team: Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond

Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals

Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation

Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life

About the Role As aLead AI Solutions Consultant, you'll be a key point of contact for our clients and delivery teams, leading AI solution discovery, definition and deliveryacross complex projects and programmes. You'll work independently to identify where AI can create genuine business value, translate complex business and operational challenges into practical, safe and effective solutions, and ensure these are ready to be delivered and adopted. You'll work across the AI development lifecycle, from low-code agents through to enterprise AI solutions, collaborating with Developers, Solution Architects and governance specialists to balance business needs, technical feasibility and responsible AI requirements. You'll also play a key role in coaching and mentoring other consultants, sharing best practice and helping raise the quality of our AI delivery. What You'll Be Doing: AI Solution Design:

Design practical, scalable AI solutions that address client needs and deliver measurable business value.

Client Advisory:

Build trusted relationships with clients, understanding their challenges and identifying opportunities to apply AI effectively.

Discovery & Strategy:

Lead discovery sessions to define AI use cases, strategies, roadmaps and priorities.

Solution Delivery:

Translate business needs into clear solution designs and work with technical teams to deliver effective AI-enabled solutions.

Team Leadership:

Mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping build capability across our AI consulting practice.

What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced and confident

Lead AI Solutions Consultant

who can operate independently, lead through influence and build strong client relationships. You'll be comfortable working in complex and ambiguous environments, bringing structure to challenging business problems and identifying where AI can deliver genuine value. You'll combine strong analytical and consulting skills with a practical understanding of AI, data and technology delivery. You'll be confident working across business, technical and governance teams, challenging assumptions, facilitating decisions and translating AI opportunities into practical, testable and well-governed solutions. Key Skills & Experience: Eligibility for

Security Clearance

Significant experience in

Business Analysis, Solutions Consulting or technology delivery.

Proven experience delivering

AI, ML, GenAI or intelligent automation solutions.

Strong client-facing,

stakeholder management

and facilitation skills.

Ability to translate business needs into practical, testable AI solutions.

Understanding of

AI governance, responsible AI, risk and quality .

Strong knowledge of

requirements, process modelling and Agile delivery.

Experience with backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria and UAT.

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira or similar delivery tools.

Experience supporting

AI adoption, change and transition to BAU.

Proven experience

coaching and mentoring

other analysts or consultants.

Desirable Skills: Consultancy experience and/or experience working directly with clients.

Experience in

legal, defence, government, public sector

or other regulated environments.

Experience on infrastructure, technology, data or transformation projects.

Project experience with

Microsoft AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot Studio and/or Microsoft Foundry.

Understanding of

AI agent design, prompt engineering and evaluation techniques.

What's in It for You? At Scale Factory, we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Here's what you can expect: 25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.

Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.

Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme.

Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.

Free Annual Rail Cards

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.

Social Events: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.

Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.

Let's Build the Future Together We're looking for experienced consultants who can turn complex business challenges into practical, responsible AI solutions. If you're passionate about helping organisations make AI work in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.

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