Automation Lead

Automation Lead

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Near Cardiff – Hybrid Working
Salary: £60,000 + Full Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an established and growing technology organisation near Cardiff, seeking an experienced Automation Lead to build and mature their automation capability. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you'll shape standards, design automation solutions, and drive adoption across the business. It will lead to a more governance role as you achieve your initial automation objectives.
The Role
You'll lead the development of the organisation's automation function, working across multiple business units to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, consistency and service quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Establishing automation standards, governance and best practice
Identifying automation opportunities and prioritising delivery initiatives
Designing and delivering workflow automation solutions using n8n
Developing reusable automation patterns, tooling and frameworks
Ensuring solutions are secure, supportable and aligned to operational needs
Working with stakeholders to embed automation into day-to-day operations
Measuring and communicating the value delivered through automation
Evaluating emerging automation technologies and advising leadership
There will be a Business Analysis side to this position which will require you to visit stakeholders and departments at different offices and so you should be willing to travel as and when required.
Skills & Experience Required
Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise automation solutions
Good understanding and experience with AI technology
Hands-on expertise with workflow orchestration platforms, ideally n8n
Strong PowerShell and Python development skills
Experience integrating systems using APIs, JSON, webhooks and automation tooling
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure services
Ability to analyse business processes and identify automation opportunities
Experience producing technical designs, documentation and standards
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Full driving licence
You will need to be able to obtain a high level of security clearance -SC and possibly DV clearance in the near to medium future. xehkeey
Desirable:
Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Functions
GitHub / GitHub Copilot
Low-code / no-code platforms
Managed services background
ITIL Foundation or equivalent
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If you're an experienced Automation Lead ready to shape a growing organisation's automation strategy, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Details

Company
100% IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Cardiff, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted