AI - Business Automation Lead

AI - Business Automation Lead Salary: Up to £120,000k Location: Remote UK - No sponsorship available, Sorry A global cybersecurity SaaS company is looking for an AI \& Business Automation Lead to own and shape the next generation of how the business operates. As Business Automation Lead , you'll define and deliver the company's AI automation strategy across Finance, Sales, Marketing, etc. You'll uncover inefficiencies, replace manual processes with intelligent automation, and build scalable solutions that enable teams to focus on higher-value work. This is a hands-on role where you'll also lead a small automation team. We need someone who's not content with just building for the now, we want someone who thinks about the future of AI and the technology landscape , and builds with that in mind. They're Tech agnostic - you decide what's the best tech for the desired outcome. What you'll do * Identify opportunities across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success and Operations where AI and automation can drive efficiency and scale. * Design and build intelligent automation solutions, from discovery through to deployment. * Create scalable AI-enabled systems that support the company's future growth. * Evaluate emerging AI technologies and advise leadership on where they can deliver real business impact. * Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions are robust, secure and maintainable. * Lead and develop a small automation team while remaining hands-on technically. * Challenge existing approaches and help shape the company's long-term AI strategy. What we're looking for - * Strong software engineering background (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering or similar). * Work with AI coding assistants like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor , Windsurf, or similar tools. * Proven experience building automation, AI-enabled solutions or internal platforms. * A strong understanding of modern AI technologies, LLMs and how they can transform business processes. * Experience designing scalable systems and thinking beyond short-term fixes. * The ability to bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business outcomes. * Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing technology decisions. * A hands-on mindset you build solutions, not just strategies. Why join? You'll have the opportunity to define how AI is used within a growing technology business, building solutions today while shaping the systems and capabilities needed for tomorrow.