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