Build Your Career in Artificial Intelligence
UK-focused guidance on AI roles, skills, and pathways—whether you're starting out or reskilling.
Is AI Right for You?
AI careers take many forms. Find the path that matches your background and aspirations.
Career Switchers
How do I move into AI without a CS degree? Find your transition path.
Explore →Graduates
What AI roles exist and what skills do they need? Start your journey.
Explore →Public Sector
How does AI apply to government? Explore civil service opportunities.
Explore →Professionals Upskilling
PMs, analysts, policy, ops, data—how do you fit into AI?
Explore →Thinking About AI, But Not From a Tech Background?
AI careers explained for normal professionals — not just engineers.
Healthcare
AI diagnostics, patient management, research acceleration
Finance
Risk analysis, fraud detection, algorithmic trading
Marketing
Customer insights, personalization, campaign optimization
Operations
Supply chain, cost optimization, process automation
This Site Is For You If…
Self-identify in 5 seconds
You have a professional job
You keep hearing about AI at work or in the news
You're curious but unsure where to start
You don't want sales pitches or hype
If any of these apply, you're in the right place.
AI Isn't Just For Programmers
Explore the full spectrum of AI careers
Technical AI Roles
Engineering, model building, systems design
- AI Engineer
- ML Engineer
- Data Scientist
Hybrid Roles
Domain expertise + AI knowledge
- AI Product Manager
- AI Analyst
- Policy & Governance
Non-Technical AI Roles
Strategy, ethics, implementation
- AI Strategy Lead
- Operations Manager
- Change Management
A Realistic Path Into AI
Stop being overwhelmed. Follow the structure.
Understand AI
What is AI, really? How does it work?
Build AI Literacy
Learn the key concepts and tools
Pick a Direction
Which AI career appeals to you?
Learn What You Need
Skills specific to your target role
Transition
Make your move strategically
Start From Your Background
Tailored pathways for your unique starting point
Healthcare Professional
Move AI knowledge into healthcare roles with your domain expertise
→Business & Operations
Leverage process knowledge to implement AI in your org
→Finance Professional
Apply AI to risk, analytics, and strategy
→Marketing & Communications
Understand AI's impact on customer experience and strategy
→Education & Academia
Bridge research knowledge into AI career development
→IT / Tech-Adjacent
Accelerate into specialized AI roles from your tech foundation
→What You Don't Need
Clearing the myths that hold people back
❌ A Computer Science Degree
Many AI roles value domain expertise and self-learning over formal credentials
❌ Advanced Maths (For Many Roles)
Engineers need it; analysts, PMs, and implementers often don't
❌ To Quit Your Job Immediately
You can upskill while employed and transition strategically
❌ To Become an AI Engineer
Dozens of AI careers exist beyond pure engineering
The UK AI Reality
Cut through the hype. Here's what's real.
They're real opportunities. They take planning and patience to secure.
But hybrid and specialist roles are growing faster than pure engineering.
Domain expertise + AI literacy is a powerful combination in the UK market.
Your existing professional expertise is an asset, not a liability.
What This Site Is (And Isn't)
✓ This Site Is
- Independent
- UK-focused
- Plain-English advice
- Career-explorer friendly
- No sales pitches
✗ This Site Isn't
- A training provider
- A recruitment agency
- Selling guarantees
- Promoting hype
- One-size-fits-all
Popular AI Career Roles
AI careers span technical engineering, data science, product, policy, and more. Explore roles below.
AI Engineer
Build and deploy AI/ML systems
Data Scientist
Analyze data and drive insights
ML Engineer
Scale machine learning in production
AI Product Manager
Shape AI products and strategy
AI Policy / Governance
Shape AI policy and ethics
AI Analyst
Evaluate and implement AI solutions
Prompt Engineer
Optimize AI model interactions
Skills & Readiness
AI careers aren't just coding. Success requires a blend of technical skills, business thinking, and soft skills. Whether you're targeting an engineering role, product leadership, or policy, we help you map the skills you need.
Technical
Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud platforms
Data & Analytics
Statistics, Data visualization, Data engineering, Analysis
Product & Business
Product strategy, User research, Metrics, Communication
⚖️ Ethics & Governance
AI ethics, Regulation, Policy, Responsible AI
AI Careers in Government & Public Services
The UK public sector increasingly needs AI talent. From policy and governance to practical implementation, roles are emerging across DSIT, DCMS, civil service departments, and regulators.
This is a significant area of growth and one where your impact directly shapes how AI develops in the UK.
Explore Government AI Roles