Head of AI Solutions in Nottingham

Overview

Lithia UK, Hybrid (must be able to commute to Milton Keynes & Nottingham)

Salary up to £85,000 with bonus, car allowance, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases and aftersales services.

At Lithia UK, we’re not just transforming the automotive industry – we’re redefining the way people experience it. As the UK’s leading automotive retailer, we’re all about creating moments that matter for our customers and driving the future of personal transportation.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Head of AI Solutions to help us harness the power of Artificial Intelligence across our business. You’ll be the strategic leader who identifies where AI will make the biggest difference, brings the right solutions to the table, and guides our organisation through meaningful, responsible adoption.

If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, excited by large-scale transformation, and driven to create real business value, we’d like to hear from you.

Your Journey as a Head of AI Solutions:

• Evaluate business processes, operational challenges and customer journeys to uncover high-impact AI opportunities.
• Work with leaders across the business to shape and prioritise an AI roadmap aligned with our strategic goals.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and ROI analysis to ensure we invest where AI delivers measurable value.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI tools, platforms and partner capabilities to recommend future-fit solutions.
• Act as the solution architect for AI programmes, ensuring chosen tools meet business, technical and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, internal technology teams and external partners to guide design and deployment.
• Oversee project timelines, delivery milestones and stakeholder communications from idea to implementation.
• Monitor performance of deployed solutions and recommend ongoing enhancements, ensuring continuous optimisation.
• Champion AI across Lithia UK — promoting awareness, encouraging adoption and helping teams understand how AI can support their goals.
• Present compelling business cases to senior leaders to secure investment and support.
• Provide training, guidance and practical advice to help teams use AI tools confidently and responsibly.
• Ensure all AI activity is compliant with company governance, policies and ethical standards.

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in AI strategy, solution design or technology consulting — ideally within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• A strong understanding of AI concepts (machine learning, NLP, generative AI, automation) and how they’re applied to real business environments.
• Experience evaluating and selecting AI tools, platforms and vendors.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate challenges into clear, compelling AI use cases.
• Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders using insight, data and logical reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills — able to make AI understandable, engaging and relevant to different audiences.
• Strong project management capability, with a track record of delivering transformation programmes.
• Working knowledge of AI platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, OpenAI, Hugging Face or similar tools.
• An understanding of AI ethics, governance and responsible deployment.
• A proactive approach to staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love.
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday.
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most.
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive.
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart.
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries.
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities.
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme.
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding.
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme.

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people. As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.