Consultant - Data & AI
2 days ago
London
Overview We are looking for a Consultant to join SmartCo with a focus on Data and AI. This is a billable, client-facing role, sitting at the intersection of advisory and delivery. The role is split across two core areas: • Supporting clients with data strategy, data architecture, data migration and data-led transformation programmes., • Helping SmartCo build and mature its internal data capability, including reporting, dashboards and insight across core platforms (CMAP, Sage Intacct, Pipedrive). In parallel, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering SmartCo’s emerging AI offering, supporting clients in getting ready for AI, implementing practical use cases, and embedding AI into business processes. This is a hands-on consulting role. You will work directly with clients on programmes and projects, while also contributing to SmartCo’s internal growth and capability development. Key Responsibilities Client Delivery (Data) • Deliver data workstreams across transformation programmes (ERP, finance, operational change), • Support data strategy definition, including governance, ownership, quality and lifecycle, • Lead or contribute to data migration activities (planning, mapping, cleansing, validation), • Define and implement data models, structures and reporting frameworks, • Work with client stakeholders to improve data quality, visibility and decision-making. Client Delivery (AI) • Support clients in understanding and preparing for AI adoption (readiness assessments, use case identification), • Translate business problems into practical AI-enabled solutions, • Support implementation of AI use cases (e.g. automation, copilots, insight generation), • Work with client teams to embed AI into existing processes and systems, • Help shape AI roadmaps aligned to business value rather than hype. Internal SmartCo Data & Insight • Build and maintain dashboards and reporting across SmartCo systems (CMAP, Sage, Pipedrive), • Create clear, actionable insight for leadership (sales performance, delivery, utilisation, margin), • Improve data consistency and structure across internal systems, • Support the creation of a “single view” of SmartCo performance across sales and delivery, • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve internal efficiency. Practice Development • Contribute to SmartCo’s Data & AI propositions and go-to-market offerings, • Support development of repeatable assets (templates, frameworks, accelerators), • Work with sales and leadership on proposals and client conversations, • Stay current on emerging data and AI trends and translate them into practical offerings. Key Skills & Experience Core Consulting Skills • Experience working in a consulting or client-facing delivery role, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology, • Ability to operate across both strategy and hands-on delivery, • Comfortable working in fast-paced programme environments. Data Experience • Experience in data migration, data transformation or data architecture, • Strong understanding of data structures, data quality and governance, • Experience working with ERP or enterprise platforms (e.g. D365, SAP, Oracle), • Ability to work with reporting and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or similar), • Experience working across multiple data sources and integrating them. AI Exposure • Practical understanding of AI concepts and applications in a business context, • Experience supporting or delivering AI use cases (e.g. automation, analytics, copilots), • Ability to bridge technical AI capabilities with business value, • Interest in emerging tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, automation platforms). Technical Capability (Desirable, not essential) • SQL or equivalent data querying capability, • Experience with data pipelines or integration tools, • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), • Exposure to APIs and system integrations. What Good Looks Like in This Role • Trusted by clients to lead or support critical data workstreams, • Able to turn messy, fragmented data into clear, usable insight, • Pragmatic in approach – focused on what works, not theory, • Comfortable moving between detail (data) and big picture (programme outcomes), • Able to identify and shape new opportunities with clients, • Contributes actively to building SmartCo’s Data & AI capability. Why Join SmartCo? • Opportunities to shape a growing Data & AI capability within a high-growth consultancy, • Work on complex, high-impact transformation programmes with leading organisations, • Balance of advisory thinking and hands-on delivery, • Direct exposure to senior clients and SmartCo leadership, • Ability to influence both client outcomes and internal business performance, • Excellent benefits including; private healthcare, bonus scheme, flexibility, 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, families friendly policies such as enhanced maternity pay and a wonderful team to share your SmartCo experience with!