Consultant - Data & AI

This is a client-facing role sitting at the intersection of our approach across advisory and delivery.

The role is split across two core areas:

• Supporting clients with data strategy, data architecture, data migration and data-led transformation programmes
• Helping SmartCo build and mature its internal data capability, including reporting, dashboards and insight across core platforms (CMAP, Sage Intacct, Pipedrive)

In parallel, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering SmartCo's emerging AI offering, supporting clients in getting ready for AI, implementing practical use cases, and embedding AI into business processes.

This is a hands-on consulting role. You will work directly with clients on programmes and projects, while also contributing to SmartCo's internal growth and capability development., Client Delivery (Data)

• Deliver data workstreams across transformation programmes (ERP, finance, operational change)
• Support data strategy definition, including governance, ownership, quality and lifecycle
• Lead or contribute to data migration activities (planning, mapping, cleansing, validation)
• Define and implement data models, structures and reporting frameworks
• Work with client stakeholders to improve data quality, visibility and decision-makin

Client Delivery (AI)

• Support clients in understanding and preparing for AI adoption (readiness assessments, use case identification)
• Translate business problems into practical AI-enabled solutions
• Support implementation of AI use cases (e.g. automation, copilots, insight generation)
• Work with client teams to embed AI into existing processes and systems
• Help shape AI roadmaps aligned to business value rather than hype

Internal SmartCo Data & Insight

• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting across SmartCo systems (CMAP, Sage, Pipedrive)
• Create clear, actionable insight for leadership (sales performance, delivery, utilisation, margin)
• Improve data consistency and structure across internal systems
• Support the creation of a "single view" of SmartCo performance across sales and delivery
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve internal efficiency

Practice Development

• Contribute to SmartCo's Data & AI propositions and go-to-market offerings
• Support development of repeatable assets (templates, frameworks, accelerators)
• Work with sales and leadership on proposals and client conversations
• Stay current on emerging data and AI trends and translate them into practical offerings

• Experience working in a consulting or client-facing delivery role
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology
• Ability to operate across both strategy and hands-on delivery
• Comfortable working in fast-paced programme environments

Data Experience

• Experience in data migration, data transformation or data architecture
• Strong understanding of data structures, data quality and governance
• Experience working with ERP or enterprise platforms (e.g. D365, SAP, Oracle)
• Ability to work with reporting and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)
• Experience working across multiple data sources and integrating them

AI Exposure

• Practical understanding of AI concepts and applications in a business context
• Experience supporting or delivering AI use cases (e.g. automation, analytics, copilots)
• Ability to bridge technical AI capabilities with business value
• Interest in emerging tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, automation platforms)

Technical Capability (Desirable, not essential)

• SQL or equivalent data querying capability
• Experience with data pipelines or integration tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Exposure to APIs and system integrations

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Fully flexible working arrangements with West London office access
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• 100% employer-funded private healthcare
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension
• Mobile phone allowance
• Bi-annual eye tests
• Ongoing investment in personal and professional development

Our Culture & Values

Our values and culture are built on five core principles: people first, trust, honesty, authenticity, and valuing relationships. These principles define who we are, guiding our interactions with colleagues and clients to foster a positive and productive environment.

We believe in teamwork, respect, and doing the right thing by our clients and our colleagues. We're ambitious, but never at the expense of integrity.