About usSalford is an innovative, globally connected city with a thriving tech ecosystem centred on MediaCityUK, home to world-leading digital and creative industries. Salford City Council is on a mission to harness the power of AI and data to reimagine public services for the future. Our newly formed AI & Data team is at the forefront of this work, designing intelligent, data-driven solutions that make life better for residents and help create a fairer, greener, and healthier Salford. About the RoleThis is a hands-on, high-impact role as technical lead across the full AI/ML lifecycle, from problem definition through to deployment and ongoing model monitoring. You will collaborate with developers, data engineers, product owners, and service teams to turn ideas into production-grade systems. In this role, you will also help shape the council\'s AI engineering standards and toolchains, ensuring that our AI initiatives are ethical, explainable, secure, and scalable. You will be a technical leader, mentoring colleagues and sharing best practice, while staying at the forefront of emerging AI capabilities including large language models, generative AI, and multi-agent systems. About youYou\'re an experienced engineer who combines technical depth with leadership skills and an innovative and collaborative approach to problem solving. You have demonstrable experience in designing and deploying AI/ML systems in the cloud, you can communicate clearly with non-technical colleagues, and thrive in an evolving, values-driven environment. You\'ll bring expertise in Azure AI tools and infrastructure, a passion for learning and experimenting with other platforms and tools, and a commitment to using technology ethically and responsibly to deliver better outcomes for Salford\'s people. If you have any queries about the role, contact Adam Grant (Head of AI and Data): adam.grant@salford.gov.uk If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the \'About You\' or \'Supporting Statement\' section of your application. We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position. Want to know more about Salford?As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You\'ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages! Continuous Service commitmentNew employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page. Guaranteed Assessment SchemesWe have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page. Privacy Statement and Data ProtectionOur core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council\'s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr. #J-18808-Ljbffr