Automation & AI Lead at Columbus United Kingdom

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Consultancy Experience, AI Solution Sales, AI Delivery, Microsoft AI Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Transformation Initiatives, Collaboration, Personal Development

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Job Title: Automation & AI Lead Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package) Bonus: Yes Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service), Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional Health Cashback Plan Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw) Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi) THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE People always come first at Columbus. We’re a global digital consultancy with a local presence, helping businesses transform and thrive through technology, data, and human insight. Just as importantly, we’re a workplace where careers are nurtured, and development is supported through clear, structured career paths. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering customer success. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll find the freedom to explore ideas, challenge convention, and shape your own path. Let’s thrive, grow, and shape the future together. Data & AI team, By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor. Diversity and Inclusion are close to our hearts. We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, and in return, we will give you the tools and support to Thrive with us, Grow your Skillsets, and be empowered to Shape the Future. The role of Automation & AI Lead We're looking for an Automation & AI Lead to shape and grow our AI capability in the UK. You'll work across sales, delivery and strategy, partnering with customers to design and implement AI solutions and helping position Columbus as a trusted Automation & AI consultancy in the UK. Define and lead the Automation & AI strategy and go-to-market approach Build and develop a diverse and growing AI team Act as a trusted advisor to customers, leading AI transformation programmes Support and lead sales and pre-sales activity Collaborate with Microsoft and global Columbus teams to deliver innovative solutions. Travel and Hybrid Working We have an environment that gives you the flexibility to achieve an effective work-life balance for you and your family, whether you want to work from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK. We continue to offer our customers onsite consultancy time if requested, so flexibility around travel and overnight stays is expected, dependent on the project requirements. On-site time is planned ahead of time, within 2-week blocks, so you know well in advance where you will be working. We encourage those in customer-facing roles to aim to come into the office at least once a month, and also team meetings and client meetings; however, you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if you prefer, whichever suits you. About You (The Essentials) Consultancy experience, ideally within a partner environment Experience across both AI/Data solution sales and delivery Strong knowledge of Microsoft AI technologies (Azure AI, Copilot, automation and modern data platforms) Experience engaging senior stakeholders and leading transformation initiatives Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field. What we can offer You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance. At Columbus you will get;- 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service) Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More Enhanced Maternity Pay Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations) Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm) Casual Dress Code in our Offices Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance x4 Salary Cycle-to-Work Scheme £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible) Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details) Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply) Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s) Vitality Medical Insurance Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines), Mental health first aiders Virtual suggestion boxes Next Steps If this sounds like the role for you, then please drop a copy of your CV over today via our website and “Apply for this job” or CV not up-to-date? then apply using your LinkedIn profile in seconds. You may also be prompted to "Connect with us", but please don’t worry if you don’t have the time; it does not impact your application. In the meantime, check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS Suitable for candidates working with/as: Data & AI Lead, Head of AI/Automation, AI Practice Lead, Principal AI Consultant Gold Partner and Inner Circle As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training and certifications. As well as a host of awards, Columbus has twice been named partner of the year by Microsoft. As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus has been recognised as part of an elite category of partners. This honour is only awarded to the very best in the industry for thought leadership, innovation and dedication, with Inner Circle partners representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem. With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding. What unites us is our belief in creating meaningful impact — for our people, our customers, and the journey ahead.

Responsibilities

The Automation & AI Lead will define and lead the Automation & AI strategy and go-to-market approach while building and developing a diverse AI team. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to customers and supporting sales and pre-sales activities.