Head of AI and Business Improvement

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Job summary

A forward-thinking care organization is seeking a dynamic Head of AI and Business Improvement to shape the future of care services. This role, based in the UK, focuses on leveraging AI technologies to enhance efficiency and drive business transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business improvement, AI implementation, and project management. Competitive salary of £60,000 plus additional benefits is offered.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Increased annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Strong track record in business improvement and digital transformation.
• Hands-on experience in AI and software implementation.
• Ability to create data-driven business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement across departments.
• Engage stakeholders and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Business improvement

Digital transformation

Project management

AI implementation

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for ArtificialIntelligence and driving business transformation?

Oakland Care is seeking a dynamic Head of AI and BusinessImprovement to shape the future of our innovative care services.

Join us to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies, spearheadchange initiatives, and create meaningful impact across our company.

If you're ready to lead with vision, inspire teams, andrevolutionise the business, we want to hear from you! Be a part of aforward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and innovation.

Location: Home based with regional travel

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay: £60,000 per annum plus £3k car allowance or £6k electric car allowance

Contract: Fixed term 12 months (possibility of permanent)

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift within any of our homes.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Hybrid working
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

We are seeking a forward-thinking and strategic leader to join Oakland Care as our Head of AI and Business Improvement. In this role, you will partner with Directors and department leads across HR, Operations, Care Quality & Safety, and more to review current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency and performance. You will play a key role in driving technological innovation by identifying, trialling, and implementing AI and software solutions that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and support better decision-making across the business.

A major part of your work will involve using predictive analytics to support recruitment, retention, and talent development, while also creating data-driven business cases to justify investments and improvements. You will manage end-to-end projects, from defining KPIs and success metrics to ensuring timely delivery and adoption across all levels of the organisation. Engaging stakeholders effectively and promoting a culture of continuous improvement will be crucial to your success, as will your ability to communicate measurable results to the Board of Directors through clear, evidence-based reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in business improvement, digital transformation, and project management, with hands-on experience in AI, software implementation, and data analysis. You should bring excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and a people-focused approach—especially in the sensitive care home environment. If you are agile, results-driven, and passionate about using technology to improve lives, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care at Oakland.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!