UKI AI Director, Entain
+ Regular bonus + ShareSave scheme
2+ days a week in office ( Montfichet Rd, London)
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Open for applications
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Regular bonus + ShareSave scheme
2+ days a week in office ( Montfichet Rd, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- Technical Expertise:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Generative & Agentic AI
- Cloud Data Platforms
- MLOps & AI Operations
- Data Warehousing & Analytics
- Enterprise Architecture
- AWS
- GCP
- Multi-cloud infrastructure
- Senior AI, data or technology leader with proven experience delivering large-scale AI and data transformation programmes
- Strong hands-on technical understanding across AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, data engineering, MLOps, cloud data platforms and enterprise architecture
- Experience operating across multi-cloud environments, ideally including GCP, AWS and open-source AI ecosystems
- Commercially minded, with the ability to connect AI strategy directly to business performance, customer engagement, operational efficiency and revenue growth
- Able to lead, partner with and influence cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, BI, Analytics and AI Platform Engineering
- Complete finisher who can own work from concept through to delivery in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Hands-on and comfortable influencing style, culture and ways of working across the organisation
What the job involves
- Entain operates a multi-channel strategy across the UK & Ireland, integrating both digital and retail experiences under a broad and diverse brand portfolio. Commercial is where strategy meets execution – shaping the products, partnerships and propositions that fuel Entain's growth
- Our teams here combine creativity, analytics and commercial expertise to deliver value for our customers and the business
- We are seeking a commercially focused and technically accomplished Director of AI to lead the design, implementation, and scaling of enterprise AI, machine learning, and cloud data platforms across the UK and Ireland
- Reporting to the UKI Transformation Director, this role combines strategic leadership with deep hands-on expertise in AI architecture, data engineering, MLOps, and multi-cloud infrastructure
- The successful candidate will drive measurable business impact through the delivery of scalable AI solutions that support AI product innovation, AI transformation, operational efficiency, and revenue growth across UK&I brands and business units
- AI Strategy:
- Define and execute enterprise AI and data strategies aligned with commercial objectives and long-term business growth
- Lead the integration of Generative & Agentic AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics into core operational and customer-facing workflows
- Translate complex technical opportunities into measurable commercial outcomes and scalable business capabilities
- Technology Leadership:
- Architect and oversee end-to-end AI and data platforms spanning:
- Generative & Agentic AI solutions
- Machine learning pipelines
- Cloud data warehousing
- Advanced analytics platforms
- Enterprise MLOps frameworks
- Influence multi-cloud architecture initiatives across platforms such as:
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Open-source AI ecosystems
- Establish scalable and flexible technical foundations that balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic value
- Operational & Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Lead, partner and mentor cross-functional engineering and data teams including:
- Data Engineering
- Data Science - Partner
- Software Engineering
- BI & Analytics
- AI Platform Engineering
- Influence and represent the UK&I into global AI Strategy
- Partner with product, commercial functions, and operational stakeholders to deliver high-impact AI capabilities
- Commercial & Business Impact:
- Deliver AI-driven initiatives that improve customer engagement, operational performance, and profitability
- Support in-market brand operations with scalable AI solutions tailored to regional business needs
- Drive adoption of AI technologies that create sustainable competitive advantage and support P&L growth
- Stakeholder & Advisory:
- Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership on AI transformation and emerging technologies
- Present technical and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Represent the organisation externally through thought leadership, public speaking, and industry engagement
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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