Latest jobs from Akaina Talent
1) Fractional CMO Opportunity
Working with a D2C Healthcare scale-up (£6M ARR) seeking an experienced fractional CMO for 2-3 days/week.
Key highlights:
Strategic role working directly with Founder/CEO
£240K annual marketing budget to manage
Challenge: Rebuild PPC strategy (CPCs at £8+) and drive growth
Regulated healthcare sector - need MHRA/ASA compliance experience
Team development opportunity (mentoring 2 junior marketers)
Flexible working, London office 1 day/week
Strong day rate reflecting seniority
Perfect for a seasoned marketing leader (8+ years) with healthcare/regulated sector experience who wants strategic impact with flexibility.
Apply at robin@akainatalent.com
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2 ) People Director - Global Communications Organisation
Global remit | Reports to CEO | Strong six figures + bonus
Are you a People Director who thrives on scaling challenges? We’re working with a fast- growing, innovative communications organisation looking for an accomplished People Director to lead and evolve their People strategy.
What they need:
Proven experience as a People/HR Director in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong commercial mindset with experience in workforce planning, business strategy, and organisational design
Change management expertise with demonstrated talent development and performance management experience
Exceptional leadership and coaching skills with ability to influence at all levels
Strategic yet hands-on approach - able to shape long-term initiatives while addressing immediate business needs
CIPD-qualified (or equivalent) with deep HR knowledge and best practices expertise
What you’ll do:
Lead development and execution of People strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals
Shape and evolve Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract and retain top talent
Define and implement reward and performance culture that drives engagement and results
Oversee organisational design and workforce planning, ensuring right people in right roles
Develop strong leadership capability through coaching, mentorship, and strategic initiatives
Partner with leadership to drive engagement, manage employee relations, and enhance culture
Lead and mentor the People team, embedding proactive and commercially focused HR approach
What’s on offer:
Strong six figure salary and attractive bonus
Direct CEO reporting relationship
Global remit with real strategic impact
Opportunity to make lasting impact in dynamic, people-first culture
Ready to shape the future of a fast-growing organisation? Let’s talk.
Apply at robin@akainatalent.com
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3) Senior Data Scientist - Smart Cities Innovation
£100-120k + Benefits | London/Remote | Permanent
Are you passionate about using AI to shape the future of urban environments? Join a pioneering smart cities company that’s revolutionising how we understand and interact with urban spaces through cutting-edge 3D visualisation and geospatial intelligence.
The Opportunity:
We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist to lead our AI initiatives and build the intelligent backbone of our smart cities’ platform. You’ll work with massive geospatial datasets, develop machine learning models, and create AI-driven solutions that help urban planners, local authorities, and asset managers make better decisions about our cities.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and deploy ML models (including LLMs) that enhance our 3D urban visualisation platform
Build AI-powered automation tools for geospatial data processing and urban modelling
Create intelligent query systems that can understand and respond to complex urban planning questions
Collaborate with external AI specialists on large-scale projects
Pioneer novel research in spatial intelligence and generative urban design
What We’re Looking For:
Strong expertise in Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and LLM technologies
Experience with geospatial data and GIS systems (highly valued but not essential)
Background in AI/ML with hands-on experience deploying models in production
Collaborative mindset - you’ll work across product, engineering, and data teams
Self-driven problem solver comfortable working independently
Why Join Us?
Work on genuinely novel problems that no other developers are solving
See real-world impact of your work in urban planning and smart city initiatives
Opportunity to build and lead an AI team as we scale
Flexible remote working with quarterly team meetups
Stable 7-year-old company with startup energy and innovation
Ready to help build the future of smart cities? We’d love to hear from you.
Apply at hello@akainatalent.com