C5 Alliance Group

Data & AI Consultant Application Deadline: 31 May 2026 Department: Data and AI Employment Type: Full Time Location: Jersey / Guernsey / Isle of Man Description As a Data and AI Consultant, you will be an integral member of our Data & AI practice, supporting the design and delivery of modern data platforms, analytics solutions and applied AI use cases for our customers. You will contribute to engagements from discovery through build, deployment and transition to support, working closely with senior colleagues and client stakeholders. This role requires a blend of strong technical foundations (data engineering/analytics) and consulting skills, including clear communication, documentation and an outcome-focused approach to delivery. Key Responsibilities Support business development and pre-sales conversations by providing technical input (e.g., solution options, estimates, demos/PoCs). Contribute to pre-sales and delivery support activities and, where appropriate, help maintain effective relationships with client stakeholders. Support the design, development and delivery of Microsoft Azure and/or on-premises solutions as part of a delivery team. Implement cloud technology-based solutions for customers, following agreed standards for quality, security and maintainability. Prepare documentation and contribute to progress reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Support the development of junior colleagues through knowledge sharing and peer support. Undertake other ad-hoc duties and projects as required. Skills Knowledge & Expertise Technical Skills Experience implementing data ingestion and orchestration into Azure using Data Factory, Synapse or Fabric pipelines (and/or SSIS). Experience with Azure AI services and tooling (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Foundry/Studio) and/or ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow). Experience in Alteryx. Experience in WhereScape Red. Non-Technical Skills Presentation skills to mixed audiences. Prior work experience in a consulting position within a software & services company. Problem-solving mentality leveraging internal and/or external resources. Exceptional verbal, written communication and presentation, especially when explaining complex Data and AI solutions (and architectures) in simple terms. Demonstrate a high level of business acumen. Highly organised. Able to prioritise a variety of critical short, medium- and long-term tasks for multiple activities. Personal Attributes Understand customer requirements and business challenges. Strong blend of technical and customer facing skills. Creative, solutions-oriented thinker. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality. Analytical with strong problem-solving skills. Collaborative team member. Self-motivated and able to work with in teams supporting senior team members. Experience Experience in customer-facing roles, contributing to technical architecture and design discussions to meet business challenges. 2-4 years' experience delivering components of enterprise data, analytics and/or AI solutions. 2-4 years' experience building on-premises and/or cloud-based data platforms (data lakes/lakehouses, warehouses/marts and MI reporting). Exposure to applied AI, including GenAI patterns such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and basic evaluation/monitoring, is desirable. Experience supporting consultative/technical pre-sales activities (e.g., contributing to solution options, estimates, demos/PoCs and stakeholder workshops). Experience contributing to transformation programmes and supporting a smooth transition to implementation and/or support teams. Education Desired - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in STEM subjects. Benefits Employees enjoy an attractive benefits package as part of our continuous employee value commitment. Competitive salary Competitive annual leave Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance, including dental and optical cover Proactive learning environment Company-wide social and team events Monthly wellbeing activities Access to the latest technologies An environment to be yourself

C5 Alliance Group is seeking a Senior Data & AI Consultant to lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms and AI solutions in St Helier. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in enterprise data solutions, technical expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Generative AI, and strong client engagement skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, private health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.