Methods Business and Digital Technology
Domain Expert (Data & AI Strategy)
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Methods: Domain Expert – Data & AI Strategy
About Methods
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy, specialising in transforming public sector operations within the UK. With over 30 years of experience, Methods applies expertise in transformation, delivery, and collaboration to create people-centred, safe, and future-proof business and technical solutions.
Unlike other consultancies or software firms, Methods places people, technology, and data at its core, emphasising value creation and sustainability across its work with clients, staff, communities, and the planet. Collaboration and continuous learning are key, with Methods believing in working hard, having fun, and learning from mistakes.
While primarily focused on the public sector, Methods is actively expanding its client portfolio into the private sector. In early 2022, Methods was acquired by Alten Group, a global engineering firm employing ~57,000 people across engineering and IT services.
Role Overview
Location
- UK-based, with hybrid working options
- Frequent travel required for client sites, Methods offices, and practice events
Salary
- £80,000–£120,000 base salary, plus performance bonus
Purpose
As a Domain Expert in Data & AI Strategy, you will guide public-sector and regulated-industry clients in leveraging data, analytics, and AI to drive:
- Business impact
- Improved public services
- Enhanced operational performance
- Strengthened regulatory confidence
- Broader organisational capability
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shape high-value consulting engagements, support business development, and contribute to repeatable Methods solutions. As part of a team of seven domain experts, this role requires thought leadership, market positioning, and collaborative problem-solving.
Key Focus Areas
Methods’ strategic offerings include:
- Client-Side Transformation Partner
- User-Centred Design & Delivery
- Cloud Transformation & Modernisation
- Data Intelligence & Applied AI (your primary area)
- IT Operations & Service Excellence
- Enterprise Platform Adoption & Value Realisation
- Cyber Resilience
The Data & AI Strategy domain helps clients quantify how data and AI can create tangible value—Whether organisational, operational, service, or customer/citizen-facing.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading strategy engagements: For public-sector and regulated-organisations, guiding data and AI adoption.
- Work closely with executives, boards, and transformation leaders (SROs, CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, etc.).
- Advise on prioritised use cases (efficiency, fraud reduction, automation, customer experience, etc.).
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Assessment & prioritisation:
- Evaluate data/AI/organisational maturity across governance, technology, people, and processes.
- Nominate high-value use cases, assessing risk, feasibility, and alignment with strategy.
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Strategy development & roadmaps:
- Create business cases, investment narratives, and value realisation roadmaps.
- Advise on technology decisions (build/buy/partner choices, AI-readiness, scalability, interoperability).
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Delivery optimisation:
- Bridge the gap between experimentation (pilots) and production delivery.
- Design approaches for discovery, proof-of-concept, mobilisation, and transformation stages.
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Business development & client growth:
- Contribute to proposals, bids, and client pitches.
- Mentor colleagues in strategic consulting, communication, and transformation techniques.
Essential Experience & Requirements
- 8+ years in:
- Data & AI strategy, transformation consulting, advisory technology, digital transformation, or large-scale business change.
- Proven track record of delivering measurable impact in complex environments.
- Experience acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders (e.g., health, government, utilities, financial services).
- Strong expertise in:
- Developing data/AI strategies, transformation roadmaps, and investment cases.
- Assessing technology options (cloud, platforms, governance) across regulated sectors.
- ** Skilled in use-case prioritisation, impact measurement, and transformation facilitation.
- Professional background in highly regulated industries (governance, compliance, security).
- Exceptional written/verbal communication skills, translating ambiguity into clear, actionable recommendations.
Key Competencies
- Data & AI Strategy Development
- Executive Advisory & Board Communication
- Business Case & Value Proposition Development
- Data & AI Maturity Assessment
- Use-Case Discovery & Prioritisation
- Roadmap & Transformation Design
- Technology Strategy & Supplier Assessments
- Workshop Design & Facilitation
- Regulated-Industry Advisory
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Preferred Sector Experiences
- Public Sector: Government, health, defence, education, policing, justice.
- Heavy Regulation/ Infrastructure: Utilities, energy, critical national infrastructure.
- Complex Engineering: Defence/aerospace, aviation, nuclear.
- Financial Sector: Banking, fintech, or insurance advisory.
Desirable Additional Experience
- Methodologies/Doc: HM Treasury Green Book, Better Business Cases (GB), MSP, TOGAF, Agile/SAFe.
- Tech Platforms: Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure/AWS, GenAI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), or enterprise data platforms (e.g., Databricks/Snowflake).
- Building Consulting Capabilities: Scaling or developing new propositions and partnerships.
- Client-Facing Assurance: Experience with multi-vendor environments or client-side delivery assurance.
- Thought Leadership: Contributed to industry analysis, conferences, or executive briefings.
Security Clearance Requirement
- Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS) clearance required for the role.
- Pre-screening check (e.g., Government-issued identity proofs, references) will be part of onboarding, via process detailed on Gov.UK.
- Delay in hire possible if candidate lacks clearance or delays fulfilling requirements.
Benefits of Joining Methods
Culture & Development
- Autonomy to grow professionally and expertise.
- Engagement in high-impact projects with social and societal benefit.
- Inspiring leadership that encourages innovation and collaboration.
- Supportive, knowledge-sharing environment that fosters teamwork.
Core Offerings
- Training: Access to LinkedIn Learning, management development programmes.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 confidential EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
- Charitable & Social Initiatives: 'Breakfast Tuesdays', 'Thirsty Thursdays', monthly Pizza nights, and an active charitable involvement.
- Off-the-Bat: 25 days paid leave annually.
Financial & Insurance Perks
- Pension Scheme: 4% employer (copay) + 5% employee contribution scheme.
- Life Assurance: 4x salary non-contributory.
- Medical Insurance: Full family coverage (non-contributory).
- Travel Insurance: Worldwide non-contributory coverage (also family-inclusive).
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