Automation specialist Work, Jobs in Preston, Lan (with Salaries)

AI & Process Transformation Specialist
Places for People —Preston
- £40,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
9d
DevOps/Cloud Engineer
Vyonics Technologies Ltd —Liverpool
- £55,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- AWS
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
Quick apply
2d
Network DevOps Engineer
MBDA —Bolton
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- No experience needed
- Computer networking
- Free parking
9d
Cyber Security Engineer
Advania UK —Manchester
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Customer service
- DevOps
Data Analyst
SolutAI UK Ltd —Accrington
- £36,420 - £39,443 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Azure
- SQL
- Flexitime
Quick apply
6d
Firmware Engineer - Zigbee Specialist
IMI Plc - Legacy Precision —Blackburn with Darwen
- Full-time
- Engineering
- C++
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Service Transformation Dev Ops Engineer
MKSK Consulting —Blackpool
- Up to £600 a day
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- Mentoring
UX/Product Designer
Zellis —Manchester
- Human resources
- IT
- AI
- Annual leave
Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- Full-time
7d
Director, Software Engineering
TrueCommerce (Coventry) Limited —Wigan
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- System design
- Java
Actemium Automation Warrington - Senior Software Controls Engineer
Actemium UK —Warrington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
Control Panel Wirer
Junair Spraybooths Limited —Heywood
- £25,000 - £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Assembly
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
CRM Functional Lead
mydentist —Radcliffe
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Technology Systems Administrator
Marlborough Group —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- No degree
- Mentoring
Quick apply
FP&A Analyst
HyperGrowth Recruitment —Manchester
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior IT Security Specialist, Web Developer & AI Systems Lead
Clarke Hendrik Group Ltd —Prestwich
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Azure
- DevOps
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Payroll Specialist
Hakim Group —Darwen
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- IT
Head of Demand Generation
Zellis —Manchester
- Sales
- SQL
- Marketing
- Annual leave
Senior Pharmacy Technician System Support/Informatics
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Aintree
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Weekend availability
- Rehabilitation centre
9d
Platform Administration (Database) Engineer
Cotopaxi Ltd —Wigan
- £37,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply

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AI & Process Transformation Specialist

Places for People -
Preston

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Job details

Permanent
£40,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Business processes
Analysis skills
Presentation skills

Full job description

Location:

Preston (PR5)
Salary:

£40,000
Employment Type:

Permanent
Hours per Week:

36.25
Grade:

5
Closing Date:

17 July 2026

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

You will play a key role in transforming service charge and finance processes by using modern technology, specifically Microsoft Copilot, to create smarter, more efficient ways of working. This role is focused on identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve data quality and deliver consistent, scalable processes scalable processes that can support future growth.

This is not just about improving individual tasks, you will take a whole‑process view, reviewing end‑to‑end service charge and finance activities to identify inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for automation. You will lead the design and implementation of practical, technology‑enabled solutions that improve accuracy, strengthen financial control and reduce turnaround times across key processes such as service charge setting, year‑end reconciliations and month end reporting.

Working closely with Finance, IT, Data and operational colleagues, you will lead process reviews and design practical solutions that improve accuracy, turnaround times and customer outcomes. Your work will directly support better decision‑making and help future‑proof our service charge and financial processes.

This is a hybrid role working out of Preston 2-3 days a week.

For more information, download a copy of the job description.

Essential Criteria

Proven experience in driving process improvement, leading end‑to‑end process mapping, and delivering automation and transformation initiatives within finance or service charge environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and Power BI, with exposure to AI specifically Co-Pilot,
Strong analytical skills with experience working with large or complex data sets within similar sized organisations
Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into effective process or technology solutions
Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across teams.

More about you

As our AI & Process Transformation Specialist you will be responsible for identifying, designing and delivering process improvements that make a real difference to how we work. You will map end‑to‑end finance and service charge processes, highlight inefficiencies and lead the implementation of automated and AI‑driven solutions.

You will enjoy working collaboratively, bringing people together to embed standardised and well‑controlled processes across the organisation. You will be comfortable presenting insights to senior stakeholders, creating clear process documentation and ensuring all improvements align with financial controls, regulatory requirements and Places for People policies.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary with regular annual review
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Bonus scheme for colleagues
35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
Private GP and health support services available
Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to professional qualifications and career progression
Internal development programmes and learning support
Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
Free membership to Places Gyms

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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automation specialist jobs in preston, lan

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