AI and Automation Specialist (UK based)

Are you an expert in automations?
Do you know a lot of AI tools to improve business processes?
Have you been able to automate repetitive business processes in your previous job and increase efficiency?

If you can answer YES to all these questions, this job is for you.

Position: AI and Automation Specialist

Salary: Up to $9 per hour

Job Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Working Hours: Flexible, but should be available during UK business hours


Your main responsibilities will be to:

AI Strategy & Opportunity Planning
- Audit current workflows, tools, and operational processes
- Identify high-impact AI and automation opportunities across the business
- Build a clear roadmap of quick wins and longer-term projects
- Recommend practical tools, systems, and implementation priorities

Automation & Systems Design
- Design scalable workflows using platforms such as Zapier, ---------- , APIs, or other similar AI tools
- Build systems that are maintainable, well-documented, and future-ready
- Create assistive AI systems that support staff decision-making
- Improve business efficiency through smart process redesign

Implementation & Execution
- Hands-on build automations where suitable
- Oversee internal tea ---------- mbers or VAs during implementation projects
- Test, refine, and optimise systems after launch
- Ensure solutions deliver measurable value and real-world usability

Reporting, Data & Internal Operations
- Create automated dashboards and reporting systems
- Use AI for data analysis and operational insights
- Improve customer service workflows such as AI-assisted replies or ticket handling
- Build internal knowledge systems for faster access to company information

Ongoing Advisory & Innovation
- Stay current with new AI tools and market developments
- Proactively recommend new ideas, experiments, and efficiency gains
- Continuously improve existing systems over time

You MUST:
- Stay up to date with the latest AI and automation tools, software, and feature updates.
- Think like an operator (focused on outcomes, not just tools)
- Prioritise what actually moves the business forward
- Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical tea ---------- mbers
- Be proactive in identifying problems and proposing solutions without waiting for instruction

Must-have qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience with AI and automation in real business environments (not theoretical work)
- Proven ability to design and implement automations using tools like Zapier, ---------- , APIs or any similar tools.
- Strong experience working with LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, or similar)
- Advanced use of Google Sheets for operational workflows and data handling
- Ability to translate messy or unstructured business processes into clear, scalable systems
- Strong commercial judgment with the ability to evaluate ROI, trade-offs, and practicality of solutions

Additional, nice-to-have qualifications:
- Experience with Odoo or similar platforms (Big Plus)
- Background in operations, business process improvement, or consulting.

Please include the link to your Resume in your application. Any additional information such as proof of experience and skills would also help.