AI Strategy Consultant
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£50,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2431 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,200, and UBT is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Most likely code | £35,100 Clears | £40,200 Clears | £45,200 Clears | £50,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Fractional AI Strategy Consultant
UBT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fractional AI Strategy Consultant to support our portfolio of SME and family-owned clients across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with business owners, directors and leadership teams, helping them identify, prioritise and implement practical AI solutions that improve productivity, increase profitability and create competitive advantage.
Unlike many AI-focused roles, this position is not about building complex models or writing code. It is about understanding businesses, uncovering opportunities and turning AI from a buzzword into measurable business outcomes.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced consultant, transformation leader, digital strategist or former executive who combines strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of emerging AI technologies to operate as a trusted advisor to leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Advise SME and family-owned businesses on the strategic adoption of AI technologies.
- Conduct AI readiness assessments across sales, marketing, finance, operations, customer service and HR functions.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity and drive revenue growth through AI-enabled solutions.
- Develop practical AI strategies and implementation roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
- Facilitate workshops with directors, owners and leadership teams to educate and build confidence in AI adoption.
- Assess existing business processes and recommend automation opportunities.
Requirements
- Proven experience advising businesses on strategy, transformation, operational improvement or technology adoption.
- Strong understanding of current AI technologies and their practical application within SMEs.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering measurable business improvements, including revenue growth, cost reduction or productivity gains.
Benefits
We envisage day rates to be in region of £1,000 - £2,000 a day and we engage workers on a contractor of record arrangement.
The network of businesses we support are Nationwide but we will make every effort to align your skills with companies within commutable distances.
The nature of the assignments are likely to be fractional - i.e. a day or two a week either on an ongoing basis or for a defined project
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with UBT, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Management consultants and business analysts (SOC 2431) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~251k in sample- Middle half £40,196–71,188
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £50,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,100–45,200
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Not necessarily. UBT holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2431 going rate of £50,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.