Partnership
A Head of AI, without the hire.
A senior AI partner embedded in your business, part-time — setting direction, overseeing builds, and keeping you ahead as the frontier moves.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Companies that need ongoing AI leadership but aren't ready (or don't need) to hire a full-time executive for it.
You want a senior, trusted hand guiding decisions, vetting vendors, and keeping momentum — on a fraction of the cost and commitment.
THE PROBLEM
AI moves too fast to manage on the side. Without someone senior owning it, companies drift: tools get bought and abandoned, projects stall, and the strategy is always three months out of date. But a full-time Head of AI is a £150k+ commitment that many businesses can't yet justify.
WHAT WE DO
We embed as your part-time AI leader. Strategic direction, build oversight, vendor management, team guidance — the judgement of a senior operator, on a schedule that fits your needs and budget.
- Ongoing AI strategy and prioritisation
- Oversight of builds and technical decisions
- Vendor and model selection and management
- Guidance and upskilling for your team
- A monthly roadmap refresh as the landscape shifts
WHAT YOU GET
A senior AI partner on call
Ongoing strategic direction
Oversight of your AI work
A monthly roadmap that stays current
TIMELINE & INVESTMENT
Timeline
3-month minimum, then rolling
Investment
£5,000–£12,000 / month
Depending on days and scope.
WHY DEEPCROFT
Because we build, our leadership is grounded in what's actually shippable — not theory. You get an operator who can both set the strategy and tell whether the work is good, on a commitment that scales with you.
FAQ
How many days a month?
Typically two to six, agreed to fit your needs. We can flex up around big initiatives.
Can this replace a full-time hire?
For many companies, for a good while — yes. And when you're ready to hire in-house, we'll help you do it and hand over cleanly.
Not sure where to start? Most clients begin with The Sounding — a short diagnostic that tells you exactly where AI is worth it.
Let's talk
Explore a partnership
A conversation about what ongoing AI leadership would look like for your business — no pitch, no obligation.