UKI AI Director

Define and execute enterprise AI and data strategies aligned with commercial objectives and long-term business growth.

Lead the integration of Generative & Agentic AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics into core operational and customer-facing workflows.

Translate complex technical opportunities into measurable commercial outcomes and scalable business capabilities.

Architect and oversee end-to-end AI and data platforms spanning: Generative & Agentic AI solutions Machine learning pipelines Cloud data warehousing Advanced analytics platforms Enterprise MLOps frameworks

Generative & Agentic AI solutions

Machine learning pipelines

Cloud data warehousing

Advanced analytics platforms

Enterprise MLOps frameworks

Influence multi-cloud architecture initiatives across platforms such as: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Amazon Web Services (AWS) Open-source AI ecosystems

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Open-source AI ecosystems

Establish scalable and flexible technical foundations that balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic value.

Lead, partner and mentor cross-functional engineering and data teams including: Data Engineering Data Science - Partner Software Engineering BI & Analytics AI Platform Engineering

Data Engineering

Data Science - Partner

Software Engineering

BI & Analytics

AI Platform Engineering

Influence and represent the UK&I into global AI Strategy

Partner with product, commercial functions, and operational stakeholders to deliver high-impact AI capabilities.

Deliver AI-driven initiatives that improve customer engagement, operational performance, and profitability.

Support in-market brand operations with scalable AI solutions tailored to regional business needs.

Drive adoption of AI technologies that create sustainable competitive advantage and support P&L growth.

Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership on AI transformation and emerging technologies.

Present technical and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Represent the organisation externally through thought leadership, public speaking, and industry engagement.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Generative & Agentic AI

Cloud Data Platforms

MLOps & AI Operations

Data Warehousing & Analytics

Enterprise Architecture

AWS

GCP

Multi-cloud infrastructure

Senior AI, data or technology leader with proven experience delivering large-scale AI and data transformation programmes.

Strong hands-on technical understanding across AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, data engineering, MLOps, cloud data platforms and enterprise architecture.

Experience operating across multi-cloud environments, ideally including GCP, AWS and open-source AI ecosystems.

Commercially minded, with the ability to connect AI strategy directly to business performance, customer engagement, operational efficiency and revenue growth.

Able to lead, partner with and influence cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, BI, Analytics and AI Platform Engineering.

Complete finisher who can own work from concept through to delivery in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Hands-on and comfortable influencing style, culture and ways of working across the organisation.

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

A regular bonus

Healthcare support

A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme

Great development opportunities

Hybrid working - 2+ days in office

Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.