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Data, Insight & Analytics
View profileArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI are transforming how companies operate, make decisions, and interact with customers. By automating processes, generating content, and uncovering patterns in large data sets, these technologies offer powerful tools to drive innovation and business performance. From enhancing customer experiences to improving operational efficiency, AI is at the forefront of modern digital transformation.
Why consider a career in AI & Generative AI?
As AI and Generative AI become increasingly embedded across industries and various companies start implementing AI into their businesses, demand is growing for professionals who can build, implement, and manage these systems.
A career in AI offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects with real-world impact. Whether you’re developing intelligent systems or fine-tuning machine learning models, the field promises continual learning, career growth, and the chance to shape the future.
What are typical AI & Generative AI job titles?
AI & Generative AI: Career Progression Example
AI & Generative AI Salary Benchmarks
At an entry level, Junior/Graduate PPC Consultants on average will be earning between £20-30k. At mid-level, you’d be looking to earn £30k-50k and seniors would be looking to earn £50k+.
AI & Generative AI: Is It Right for Me? The Skills It Takes…
The skillset required for a successful AI/GenAI career typically spans across four areas: technical skills, applied AI skills, and soft/strategic skills.
Technical Skills: Programming (Python, R, Java, C++) | Machine Learning and Deep Learning | Data Engineering and Data Preprocessing | Neural Networks (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) | APIs and AI Model Integration | Working with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) | Experience with Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers) | SQL and NoSQL Databases | Model Deployment, Versioning, and MLOps Practices (MLflow, DVC, Kubeflow, SageMaker)
Applied AI Skills: Natural Language Processing (NLP) | Computer Vision | Generative AI Tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, DALL·E, Midjourney, Runway ML, Sora) | Fine-Tuning and Prompt Engineering for LLMs | Responsible and Ethical AI Principles | Knowledge of Large-Scale Data Architectures | Experience with Vector Databases and Embeddings (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma) | Understanding of Reinforcement Learning and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) | AI Model Evaluation and Interpretability (SHAP, LIME, Captum)
AI Tools and Technologies: Hugging Face Hub | OpenAI API | LangChain | LlamaIndex | Weights & Biases | Azure OpenAI Studio | Google Vertex AI | IBM Watson | AutoML Platforms (DataRobot, H2O.ai, Google AutoML) | Data Labelling Tools (Label Studio, Prodigy) | Speech and Audio AI (Whisper, AssemblyAI) | Computer Vision Platforms (Roboflow, OpenCV, YOLO)
Soft and Strategic Skills: Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving | Communicating Complex Ideas to Non-Technical Stakeholders | Curiosity and Adaptability | Collaboration in Cross-Functional Teams | Strategic and Product-Oriented Thinking | Ability to Assess AI Feasibility and Business Impact
What Qualifications Do You Need for a Career in AI & Generative AI?
Typically, a Bachelor’s degree (or similar) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, or a related STEM subject is required. Many roles also benefit from (or require) postgraduate qualifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science. Certifications and practical experience with AI platforms and tools are highly valuable.
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"ADLIB scour the market for high quality candidates and does a really good job of selling Moneyhub to them. Candidates come into our hiring process excited and motivated by our roles, which often makes the hiring process a really pleasurable experience for them and for us."
They needed to build the team. We worked with them to truly understand their style of working and management. This resulted in the team’s first 2 hires, followed by another 5 hires across data engineering and machine learning over an 18-month period.
"Space 48 has ambitious growth targets and recognises the importance of working with a recruitment partner that understands the business' vision and culture. The team at ADLIB has worked with us over the last 2+ years and has been instrumental in helping us to grow across several key disciplines. ADLIB spent the time to get to know Space 48 which meant they only introduce us to people who have the talent, attitude, and passion to be part of our great team. To Space 48, a recruitment partner is a long-term investment, and ADLIB continues to demonstrate its sector expertise and talent for finding the right people."
Scala and Kafka were initial sticking points for the manager, so we pressed for suitable alternatives to increase the flexibility. They agreed to consider candidates with different streaming experience and programming backgrounds which opened a larger pool. We placed 3 highly technical hires.
“Since joining Create Health, I’ve had a clear vision of what I want to build. ADLIB have invested the time to truly understand this, meaning the permanent and freelance candidates they send through are always spot on. This not only makes the process easier and more enjoyable, it saves a lot of time.”
Acting as an extension of the LabGenius team, we ensured that candidates met both the cultural and technical requirements to succeed. We successfully placed a range of talent, for niche Protein Characterisation, Protein Production, High-throughput screening, Cell Biologists to Assistant Laboratory Managers, Laboratory Technicians and People Managers, as well as IT and Software Engineers, Engineering Managers and Delivery Managers.
"Sam has helped us recruit UX Designers, Service Designers and Accessibility experts for the last 18 months. During this time, I have come to understand that Sam has exemplary knowledge of UX disciplines, knows many candidates on a personal level, and only ever refers highly-skilled top-tier humans. What sets Sam apart from others in the field is the time and energy he puts into understanding the current (and envisioned) culture of the team he is recruiting for. This dedication allows him to spot people who will support your culture and not (negatively) disrupt it."
By partnering with ADLIB as their outsourced recruitment partner, TIP successfully hired their new Head of Digital Marketing within the desired timeframe- saving significant time and resources on CV screening and recruitment administration.
ADLIB helped Malvern Panalytical locate top-tier candidates from graduate to senior level with skills in full-stack software development and quality assurance. The result is a dynamic and diverse Research and Development team that Malvern Panalytical are proud of.
Using a combination of contingency and search-based recruitment, combined with our niche experience within the microbiome and genome engineering space, we helped them secure highly skilled Scientists and Laboratory talent for their "Science Creates" site in Bristol, from a Senior Scientist, QC Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, to multiple Support Scientists and a Fermentation Scientist requirement.
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