AI & Automation Lead

Method Resourcing; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellbeing package

Flexible lifestyle perks

Enhanced learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the West Midlands is seeking an AI & Automation Lead to spearhead innovative automation projects. You will combine hands-on Python development with leadership, mentoring junior developers while ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with RPA tools like Automation Anywhere or UiPath. This role provides a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Background in automation/RPA is essential.
• Must have leadership exposure to coach junior developers.
• Strong communicator who can translate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead key workstreams and deliver projects in the AI & Automation team.
• Hands-on Python development is a crucial part of the role.
• Coach and mentor junior developers to help them grow.

Skills

Automation expertise

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Python development

Tools

Automation Anywhere

UiPath

Job description

Overview

Method Resourcing have partnered with a global firm who have a brand-new opportunity where you will join a scaling AI & Automation team at a pivotal stage. The team is delivering flagship AI tools and automation projects with immediate impact across the business.

They’re now hiring an AI & Automation Lead - in this role, you’ll take the lead on key workstreams within a growing AI & Automation team, driving the delivery of high-impact projects while staying close to the technology through hands-on Python development and code reviews. You’ll bring your RPA expertise (ideally Automation Anywhere, though UiPath is also valued) to shape solutions, while also coaching and mentoring junior developers as they grow into their roles. Collaboration will be central, as you’ll work alongside Product, Architecture, and AI colleagues to ensure technical solutions align with business needs.

Be part of a growing AI & Automation function shaping flagship products. Balance hands-on Python coding with architectural and leadership responsibilities. Play a central role in high-impact automation and AI projects. Grow into a broader leadership role as the team scales.

Responsibilities

• Lead on key workstreams within a growing AI & Automation team and drive delivery of high-impact projects
• Hands-on Python development and code reviews to stay close to technology
• Apply RPA expertise (Automation Anywhere preferred; UiPath valued) to shape solutions
• Coach and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and AI colleagues to ensure solutions meet business needs

Skills & Experience

• Background in automation / RPA
• Ability to coach and guide junior developers, with some leadership exposure
• Strong communicator able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Comfortable balancing hands-on coding with higher-level design and strategy

Working pattern

This role requires 2/3 days onsite per week in the West Midlands area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing package, including private medical support and access to wellbeing resources
• Flexible lifestyle perks such as cycle-to-work and green travel schemes
• Enhanced learning and development opportunities with access to a wide range of training resources

How to apply

If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to [e-mail] for more information.

Compensation

AI & Automation Lead | £65,000–£70,000 + Benefits | West Midlands (Hybrid, 2/3 Days Onsite) | Python | RPA | Automation Anywhere | UiPath

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services