Are you ready to shape the future of Automation and AI within a dynamic organisation? We’re seeking an Automation & AI Practice Lead to drive innovation, set the vision, and lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the business.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding a talented team and ensuring that AI and Automation initiatives deliver measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Practice Development: Define frameworks, standards, and reusable assets to embed Automation and AI across the business.
- Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in AI solution architecture, model design, and deployment strategies.
- Project Oversight: Support teams in scoping, planning, and delivering scalable solutions aligned with KPIs.
- Team Enablement: Mentor and manage developers, foster collaboration, and drive continuous learning.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex concepts into business-friendly language.
- Governance & Ethics: Ensure compliance with standards (ISO27001, CE+) and promote responsible AI practices.
- Talent & Change Management: Identify skill gaps, champion cultural change, and align with organisational values.
Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience with n8n or a comparable workflow automation platform (e.g. Make, Power Automate, Zapier, Workato, Node-RED), plus experience integrating LLMs or AI agents into business processes."
- Proven leadership in AI or data science teams (2+ years).
- N8N Experience
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts and practical applications.
- Expertise in data governance, security, and compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Track record of setting strategy and building AI adoption roadmaps.
- Commitment to ethical AI practices.
- Hands-on coding experience.
- Familiarity with MLOps and workflow automation.
- Experience leading RPA teams and using tools like BluePrism.
- Advanced analytics and data engineering background.
- Vendor management and thought leadership experience.
Qualifications
- Required: 2:1 Degree or above.
- Desirable: Degree in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to shape how AI transforms our business, influence strategic direction, and mentor the next generation of Automation and AI professionals. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring that technology investments deliver meaningful results.
We’re proud to share that ExamWorks UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we:
Promote accessibility and inclusion
Ensure inclusive recruitment and development
Share best practice across the industry
Continue to lead the way in supporting disabled people at work.
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AI and Automation Lead in Horwich employer: ExamWorks UK
Examworks UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its employees. With a strong focus on clinical governance and service improvement, the company fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements from the vibrant city of Norwich. Employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
