Automation Lead - £70K

Automation Lead

Location :

Reading HQ - Potential to be remote or Hybrid (UK)

Salary :

£60,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus + benefits

Employment Type : Full time, permanent

Are you an experienced leader in automation and process optimisation? We're looking for an

Automation Lead

to head up a growing team of developers and engineers, delivering innovative automation solutions that drive efficiency and digital transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine

hands-on technical expertise

with

team leadership , shaping the organisation's automation strategy while staying at the forefront of Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities :

Designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions using

Microsoft Power Automate

Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of automation engineers.

Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and prioritise automation opportunities across the business.

Driving the automation roadmap and governance framework, ensuring best practices and compliance are followed.

Conducting code reviews, solution assessments, and ensuring high development standards.

Working closely with IT teams to ensure automation solutions are secure, scalable, and well integrated.

Staying up to date with emerging technologies and advising on future automation strategies.

Essential Experience :

Proven

management experience

leading technical / development teams.

Strong

hands-on experience

in automation design, build, and deployment.

Expertise in

Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)

Knowledge of

Microsoft Azure services

and cloud-based automation.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience with

scripting or programming languages

(e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript, .NET).

Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, BPM) is desirable.

Financial services or professional services experience would be an advantage.

What's On Offer

Competitive base salary of

£60,000 - £70,000

10% annual bonus

Pension plan, life assurance, 25 days holiday, employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits scheme to support you and your family

Discounts and savings via employee rewards platform

Remote or hybrid working with flexibility built in

We are looking to make introductions for this role ASAP and arrange interviews as soon as next week. Please apply NOW if this role looks suitable for you.

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