Head of Data and AI

Seismic is evolving, and we need a Head of Data and AI to build the engine behind our next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to be our first tech hire, moving us from a purely service-based model to an asset-driven, AI-integrated organisation. If you have the hands-on experience to implement tangible AI improvements and the passion to use technology as a force for good, you will have the autonomy to shape our technical roadmap from day one.

About us

Here at Seismic we have a two-part vision: to help 10 million people join the shift by 2030 and to be the best place we have ever worked.

We know that’s an ambitious vision. That means challenging ourselves and our clients every day, striving for growth, and delivering real impact.

We foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support, ensuring every changemaker feels empowered to grow and contribute their best.

We are not just talking about change; we are actively driving it. We ourselves are a B Corp and our team of B Corp, Net Zero, Reporting and Sustainability Comms experts collaborates to deliver measurable impact for clients ranging from innovative SMEs to global corporations. You can read some of their stories here.

We’re a close-knit team, working together towards a shared vision. All that’s missing is you!

The role and its responsibilities

This is not a "PowerPoint Strategy" role. We need a Player-Coach—an architect and builder who will define, build, and execute our AI strategy.

Reporting directly to the CEO/Managing Director, you will transition Seismic and automate and drive us toward becoming an AI-enabled powerhouse.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Strategy: Curating best-in-class tools and integrating them into a seamless Seismic ecosystem, partnering with technology providers where it makes sense.
• Strategic Unlocks: Deploying Net Zero Scenario Modellers and B Corp Gap Analysis Agents to provide consultants with instant, data-backed insights.
• Quality & Ethics: Creating ESG Claims Checkers and Tone-of-Voice Guardians to ensure all client output is world-class, compliant, and ethical.
• Asset-Based Lock-In: Developing proprietary tools that remain embedded in client workflows, shifting our value from "time-spent" to recurring, infrastructure-based impact.

About you

You believe that humanity and businesses need to make a seismic shift in the right direction and want to apply your skillset to help make that happen. At the same time you want to work in a friendly, collaborative and empathetic team who are delivering impactful projects for high-profile clients. You will especially enjoy working at Seismic if you have a growth mindset and are comfortable with uncertainty, as we are a fast-growing, agile and evolving business.

To be successful in this role you would need the following attributes:

• A Founding Engineer Mindset: Hands-on fluency in the modern AI ecosystem. You can shape data pipelines, model interactions, and agentic workflows into real-world applications.
• Pragmatic Technology Leadership: You know when to build vs. when to partner, prioritising "Speed to Value" over engineering perfection.
• Commercial Grit: An understanding of the shift from "Time & Materials" to recurring revenue models.
• Empathetic Communication: The ability to bridge the gap between complex LLM concepts and sustainability consultants, building tools that empower rather than intimidate.
• Growth Mindset: Comfort with uncertainty and a desire to own a product roadmap from Day 1.

You are more excited by the opportunities of working for a young, fast growing, ever evolving, purpose-driven business than for a large corporate.

You are excited by the opportunity of joining a high-performance team within a fast-growing, ever-evolving, purpose-driven business. Find out more about the team here:https://www.seismic-change.com/team/.

In your first 100 days you will:

• Be paired with a dedicated guide and mentor to accelerate your integration and professional development.
• Go through our onboarding programme with training across all our sustainability services
• Join our fortnightly Personal Growth sessions and Friday checkout
• You will begin to transition our AI strategy from theory to execution by deploying tangible automation tools that yield a measurable output.

Location

Ideally you will be within commuting distance of our London office. You will be within commuting distance of our London office, attending the office (Waterloo) at least twice per week.

Working hours

We believe in flexible working hours to better suit our personal lives while being considerate of each other and our clients. We generally work office hours but trust each other to make fair decisions. We are also open to discussing part-time work arrangements.

Salary and benefits

We invest in our changemakers’ growth and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your professional development, personal life, and overall health. In addition to a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year pro-rata
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• An extra day of annual leave for your birthday
• The option to swap up to two Bank Holidays per year to suit your religious/cultural/family/personal needs
• £500 per year professional development budget
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• Plus two days per year professional development time to support your continuous learning and career advancement
• £200 per year wellbeing budget
• £200 home office setup budget
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and benefits platform
• Bupa health insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial coaching (Bippit)

…and a roadmap for future benefits as we grow

Want to learn more about the impact we're making? Check out our latest Impact Report.

To get a true sense of our mission and the vision driving our work, we invite you to watch our founder’s TED Talk here.

If you are ready to apply your expertise to drive meaningful change and join a team that is passionate about accelerating a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply.

Seismic is an equal opportunities employer

Seismic recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a world class team and we know we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.