Data & AI Lead - Healthcare

Salary: £28,000 - 51,000 per year

Requirements:

• We need experience working as a Data or AI consultant in a client-facing role, including shaping new opportunities and leading pre-sales activities.
• We need strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and governance.
• We need proven experience delivering or assuring large-scale Data or AI programmes within the public sector or healthcare domain.
• We need proven ability to act as a technical leader across complex data delivery programmes, including mentoring, standards development, and architecture assurance.
• We need excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate confidently with C-level and Director-level stakeholders.
• We need broad technology understanding, including modern data platforms, data integration, analytics, AI/ML, data governance and cloud technologies.
• We need proficiency in at least three mainstream data technologies and awareness of wider data technology trends.
• We need experience working across the full sales lifecycle, from early shaping through to pitch and close.
• We would value experience working with UK healthcare bodies such as DHSC, NHS England, UKHSA, NHSBSA, devolved nations, ICSs and clinical research bodies.
• We would value a deep understanding of healthcare data, interoperability such as FHIR, HL7 and SNOMED, and the use of data and AI to improve public health and clinical outcomes.
• We would value experience in designing or delivering secure data environments or similar research-oriented data platforms.
• We would value understanding of the practical application of GenAI and large language models in healthcare.
• We would value experience with public sector procurement processes.
• We would value enterprise data architecture experience.
• We would value experience developing go-to-market offerings, accelerators or reusable assets.
• We would value involvement in industry forums, advisory groups or standards bodies relevant to healthcare data.

Responsibilities:

• We lead the shaping of early-stage client opportunities, including discovery sessions and exploratory workshops with senior stakeholders.
• We help qualify opportunities and develop early-stage proposals and positioning materials.
• We work with account teams to develop compelling, solution-driven bid responses and presentations.
• We create reusable healthcare accelerators and offerings that leverage Data & AI.
• We act as trusted advisors to clients across national, regional and research-based healthcare organisations.
• We lead or assure the design of complex data and AI solutions that span data integration, analytics, AI/ML and interoperability.
• We act as Lead Data Architects within delivery programmes, responsible for technical design, data model development, metadata and governance practices.
• We provide technical leadership and assurance for delivery teams, ensuring alignment with Data and AI best practices and client goals.
• We advise clients on product and technology selection, and define information handling models across data platforms.
• We support delivery teams by providing subject matter expertise, delivery assurance and hands-on delivery where appropriate.
• We create reusable healthcare data and AI offerings and accelerators that support repeatable pre-sales and delivery activities.
• We help define new go-to-market propositions, working with marketing, sales and delivery leads.
• We develop sales collateral that clearly articulates our value proposition in the healthcare space.
• We represent Kainos at industry events, panels and briefings to build credibility and network.
• We stay informed on emerging trends in Healthcare Data and AI to identify opportunities for applying cutting-edge technologies in client engagements.
• We drive innovation by applying market-leading tools and techniques that improve the quality and impact of our Data and AI proposals and delivered solutions.
• We promote a culture of experimentation and improvement within the team.
• We lead, motivate and empower individuals within the Data and AI practice, creating a positive, high-performing culture where people can grow.

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• HL7
• Support
• Marketing
• Network
• Architect

More:

We are Kainos, a digital technology company with over 30 years of experience delivering impactful transformation across healthcare, public sector and commercial clients. Our Healthcare business is a trusted partner to organisations including NHS England, UKHSA, DHSC and regional care systems. We specialise in national-scale services that improve patient care, modernise clinical and operational systems, and enable better use of data for decision-making and research. Our work includes Secure Data Environments, data platforms, digital front doors and health protection systems that support the UKs response to infectious disease threats. This is a high-impact, hybrid role within our Data and AI Practice, helping shape the next generation of data-driven services in UK healthcare. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we offer a people-first culture where growth is supported and everyone is given an equal chance to thrive.

last updated 34 week of 2026