Microsoft Data & AI Lead

Microsoft Data & AI Lead – Hybrid (London office 1 day per month) Full-time | Data Security & AI | Hybrid, with one day a month in the London office

About the role If you want to shape how organisations adopt AI securely, this role puts you in charge of it. You will design, implement and optimise Data Security and AI solutions for customers, as the subject matter expert for Microsoft Purview, M365 Copilot and Agent 365. You will advise clients directly, guide our engineers, and own our Data Security and AI roadmap, so we stay a step ahead as the market moves.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview deployments that meet customer requirements and follow best practice

• Deliver secure, compliant AI engagements using Agent 365, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning and Microsoft Cognitive Services

• Keep client controls aligned with data privacy and AI regulation, including GDPR, the AI Act and HIPAA

• Advise clients on their business objectives and turn them into data security and AI strategies

• Support the sales team by scoping requirements, completing RFP responses and writing proposals

• Mentor engineering teams and own the Data Security and AI roadmap

What we’re looking for

• Deep experience implementing Microsoft Purview, M365 Copilot, Agent 365, Cognitive Services and Machine Learning (essential)

• Strong understanding of data protection and governance across cloud and hybrid environments, and of frameworks such as GDPR, PCI-DSS and HIPAA (essential)

• Hands-on experience securing AI workloads and their data inputs and outputs with Agent 365, Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services

• Proven ability to design and deliver professional and managed services that protect client data

• Strong consulting and presentation skills, with experience leading technical teams

• Desirable: SC-400, AI-102 or SC-100

What you get

• Flexible working hours and a remote-first culture, with just one day a month in the London office

• Competitive compensation

• Structured training, technical exposure and career pathing

• Access to continuous learning and certifications

• Birthday off, long-service awards and paid charity days

• Bi-annual performance awards and team off-sites

This role suits A senior consultant who is equally comfortable in the technical detail and in front of a client, and who wants to set the direction for a growing Data and AI practice.