Lancashire Artificial Intelligence Recruitment Agency

Building expert AI teams with talent sourced from Lancashire, the UK, and international markets.

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Strengthen your tech team with AI talent from Lancashire

Lancashire is quickly becoming a serious player in the UK’s artificial intelligence space. With investment in advanced manufacturing, healthtech, logistics, and data-driven research, demand for AI professionals is accelerating across Lancaster. From AI Developers and Data Scientists to Heads of Data and Machine Learning Engineers, we help Lancashire businesses hire the people who can turn innovation into action.

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Issues Facing AI Recruitment in Lancashire Today

Experience Gaps in Niche Roles

While Lancashire benefits from strong academic talent, roles like NLP Engineers, AI Project Leads, and MLOps Specialists require deeper commercial experience, which can be hard to find locally.

AI Talent Drifting to Larger Cities

With Manchester, London, and remote-first employers targeting the North West, Lancashire businesses face increasing competition for AI professionals, even when offering flexible or hybrid roles.

Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Strategy

AI hires often need to work cross-functionally with product, data and operational teams. Many employers struggle to find individuals who can both build models and influence business decisions.

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From Machine Learning Engineers to Heads of AI, We Know Lancashire

For over two decades, we’ve helped Lancashire businesses grow their digital and tech teams. Whether you’re hiring your first AI Developer or building out an in-house data science function, we understand the AI landscape and how to recruit for it.

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shortlist efficiency across software engineering, IT, testing & senior roles

Delivering Specialist Talent Solutions for Synectics

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Reduction in time-to-hire across various IT roles

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Success rate in pre-screened candidates for tech roles

Efficient IT Talent Solutions for Aston Martin

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Positive service feedback from the company stakeholders

Delivering Reliable IT Talent Solutions for APS Group

Years of dedicated recruitment support and expertise, aligned with its evolving needs

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Successfully filled key positions across departments, from support to C-suite

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Headcount expansion supported by Adria Solutions’ talent sourcing strategies

Fuelling Conferma’s Growth with Top Talent

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Helping Businesses Hire AI Talent That Solves Real Problems

When key AI roles go unfilled, innovation slows and your competitors gain ground. We work differently by understanding your technology stack, organisational culture and strategic goals, then sourcing AI professionals who align with your ambitions.

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We know where AI is growing in Lancashire, from smart manufacturing in Burnley to data science in Preston, and we have access to candidates beyond the job boards.

Our network includes Data Scientists, AI Developers, Digital Transformation Leads, and Heads of Data, including passive candidates open to the right opportunity.

Whether you’re experimenting with AI tools or embedding AI across operations, we adjust our hiring strategy to suit your business stage and long-term roadmap.

We evaluate each candidate’s communication, stakeholder influence, and ability to bridge the gap between tech and real-world business outcomes.

We position your organisation as a forward-thinking employer, essential when competing with bigger cities and global brands for AI talent.

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Why Lancashire Is Well-Positioned for AI Growth

Lancashire is increasingly attractive to AI professionals thanks to its strong R&D networks, industrial innovation, and regional investment in digital infrastructure. Organisations like BAE Systems, AMS Neve, and the NHS are exploring AI across cybersecurity, automation, and predictive analytics. With support from universities in Preston and Lancaster, a lower cost of living, and growing access to flexible roles, Lancashire offers a compelling home for ambitious AI professionals. We help you engage, attract and hire them before your competitors do.

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FAQs

Navigate AI career opportunities across Lancashire’s industrial heritage and modern tech innovation, from Preston to Blackpool and throughout the Red Rose County.

Lancashire employers include advanced manufacturing firms, aerospace companies around Preston, NHS trusts, local councils, energy companies, and growing tech startups. Many traditional Lancashire businesses are also adopting AI and need specialists to lead digital transformation projects.

AI salaries in Lancashire range from £35k-£85k+ depending on experience and role. Combined with Lancashire’s low cost of living, particularly housing costs, AI professionals often achieve better financial outcomes than in expensive cities like London.

Yes, we recruit for fully remote AI positions, hybrid roles (typically 2-3 days on-site), and flexible working arrangements. Lancashire’s good transport links also make it ideal for professionals wanting to access Manchester or Liverpool opportunities while living in the county.

Our recruitment process typically takes 2-3 weeks from initial consultation to job offer. We have strong networks across Lancashire’s key employment areas including Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, and Burnley, enabling us to move quickly on urgent requirements.

Contact us for a confidential consultation about your career goals. We’ll review your CV, discuss current Lancashire market opportunities, provide salary benchmarking, and match you with suitable positions across Preston, Blackpool, and other Lancashire locations.

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We provide a friendly, forward-thinking, 360° recruitment service. With 20+ years of experience in marketing, digital and technology, we focus on happy hiring.

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We anticipate

We expect the unexpected and we know how to overcome complexities.

We’re confidential

We understand the sensitivities around recruiting talent.

We qualify

Rigorous candidate assessment comes as standard.

We take a second look

We uncover hidden gems through diligent talent sifting.

We find the right fit

We match the right candidate for the right company.

We plan for contingencies

With our contingency recruiting model, you only pay when you hire.

Areas we cover in Lancashire

Our Lancashire AI recruitment team covers Preston city centre, the surrounding areas, the West and the East of Lancashire. These are some of the top places in Lancashire for IT, Digital and Marketing jobs.

Preston City Centre
Blackburn
Lancaster
Chorley
Blackpool
Fleetwood
Morecambe
Burnley
Leyland
Accrington
Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
Lancashire Technology Park
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Bamber Bridge

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