Head of Artificial Intelligence

About the Role

MBN have partnered exclusively with a leading Scottish based organisation in search for a Head of Artificial Intelligence to join their established team. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead an AI function from the ground up — driving tangible value, accelerating business growth, and embedding AI into the core of how people work. The Head of Artificial Intelligence will unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence across a global enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy focused on commercial impact, adoption, and responsible innovation.
• Partner with executive leadership and regional business heads to identify and prioritise high-impact AI opportunities.
• Champion AI adoption through awareness, training, and up skilling initiatives across diverse global teams.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Data Science, Architecture, and InfoSec to build scalable, compliant, enterprise-grade AI solutions.
• Advise C-suite leaders on the value, risks, and ethical implications of AI technologies.
• Build and lead a high-performing AI team, establishing the delivery model and capabilities required to scale success.

Success Will Be Measured By

• Quantifiable business value delivered via AI initiatives.
• Growth in AI literacy and solution adoption across the organisation.
• Deployment of a robust AI risk and ethics framework.
• A well-prioritised roadmap of AI opportunities with strong business sponsorship.

What We're Looking For

• A delivery-oriented leader with a track record of using AI to drive real business value in global, complex environments.
• Deep subject matter expertise in AI, with the ability to translate innovation into impact.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience aligning AI initiatives with business strategy.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic, fast-moving contexts.
• Proven leadership skills, able to influence, inspire, and execute across multiple stakeholder groups and geographies.