Head of AI Technology

The Head of AI will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI capabilities across AAB. This is a hands-on technology leadership role responsible for building and operating the Group’s AI platform, embedding AI-driven automation into core business processes, and ensuring AI solutions are delivered securely and effectively at scale. This is not a role focused on experimentation or proof-of-concepts. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of deploying production-grade AI solutions and agentic systems that deliver tangible business outcomes.

AI Platform & Architecture

• Build and operate AAB’s AI platform and supporting architecture.
• Design and deploy scalable AI solutions leveraging modern AI technologies, including multi-model environments, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and agentic frameworks.
• Define technical standards, deployment approaches, and governance frameworks for AI across the Group.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to support future platform development. Agentic Systems & Automation

• Design and deploy agentic systems into live business workflows.
• Drive the automation of complex, judgement-heavy business processes.
• Lead the delivery of AI solutions from concept through to production deployment.

• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, reliable, and capable of operating effectively within live environments. Governance, Risk & Evaluation

• Establish frameworks for AI evaluation, monitoring, and secure release management.
• Design for AI failure modes, operational risk, and system resilience.
• Ensure AI solutions are deployed responsibly and aligned with organisational risk requirements.
• Develop appropriate controls, testing approaches, and governance processes to support production deployment at scale.

Do you have experience in Software deployment?, * Significant experience designing, building, and deploying AI solutions into production environments.

• Proven track record of delivering AI-led automation beyond proof-of-concept stage.
• Experience designing and deploying agentic systems within live operational workflows.
• Strong understanding of modern AI architectures, tooling, and deployment practices.
• Experience working with Azure AI services and/or open-weight model ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of AI evaluation, governance, operational risk, and model performance.

• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex AI initiatives from architecture through deployment. Personal Attributes

• Commercial, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Hands-on and technically credible, with a willingness to remain close to architecture, build, and delivery.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and limited structure.
• Motivated by solving complex real-world problems using AI.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance

• Flexible schedule, We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career. Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

Financial Security

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

Flexible & Agile Working

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing

Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.