AI & Automation Lead

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities The AI & Automation Lead will be responsible for identifying, designing and implementing AI-powered solutions across every area of the business. You will own the AI roadmap and work closely with stakeholders across recruitment, sales, marketing, operations and finance to improve productivity, enhance decision-making and create competitive advantage. This role combines strategy, product ownership and hands-on delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to build solutions themselves while also shaping the longer-term technology vision of the business. Key Areas of Responsibility AI Strategy & Adoption Develop and execute the company s AI and automation roadmap. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability through AI. Champion AI adoption across the business. Train and support employees in the effective use of AI tools. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications. Internal Product Development Build AI-powered applications and tools for recruiters, consultants and leadership teams. Develop internal GPTs, copilots and knowledge assistants. Create centralised information and knowledge management systems. Build solutions that improve collaboration and information accessibility. Recruitment Process Automation Automate candidate sourcing, screening and engagement workflows. Build intelligent candidate matching and recommendation engines. Develop AI-assisted CV review and candidate profiling tools. Create market mapping and talent intelligence solutions. Enhance recruiter productivity through workflow automation. CRM, ATS & Data Infrastructure Lead the development and enhancement of CRM capabilities. Build integrations between CRM, ATS, email, LinkedIn, marketing and finance systems. Create a centralised data ecosystem. Improve data quality, reporting and accessibility. Implement AI-driven data enrichment and maintenance processes. Commercial & Marketing Enablement Develop lead generation and prospecting automation tools. Build AI-powered marketing and content workflows. Create commercial dashboards and revenue attribution systems. Support business development through market intelligence and analytics. Enhance client engagement through technology-led solutions. Business Intelligence & Reporting Develop real-time dashboards and performance reporting. Build forecasting and predictive analytics tools. Create automated management reporting. Deliver actionable insights to leadership teams. Support strategic planning through data analysis. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Review existing business processes and identify automation opportunities. Eliminate manual and repetitive administrative tasks. Improve operational scalability and efficiency. Standardise workflows and best practices. Measure and report on automation impact and ROI. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering AI and automation solutions in a commercial environment. Strong Python development skills. Experience working with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or similar LLM platforms. Experience building APIs, integrations and workflow automations. Knowledge of CRM and enterprise business systems. Experience working with databases and cloud-based technologies. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions. Desirable Experience within recruitment, staffing, HR technology or professional services. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, n8n, Make, Zapier or similar automation tools. Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases and AI agents. Experience building dashboards and BI solutions. Front-end application development experience. Experience managing external developers or technology vendors. Success Measures Within the first 12 months, you will: Deliver measurable productivity improvements across recruitment and operations. Reduce manual administration through automation. Establish a centralised AI and data ecosystem. Improve CRM adoption, usability and reporting. Launch multiple AI-powered tools used daily across the business. Support revenue growth through improved commercial intelligence and lead generation. Position Aventus as one of the most technologically advanced talent businesses in the GCC. Reporting Line Reporting directly to the Founders and Leadership Team, this role will play a key part in shaping the future direction of Aventus. Desired Candidate Profile Essential Proven experience delivering AI and automation solutions in a commercial environment. Strong Python development skills. Experience working with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or similar LLM platforms. Experience building APIs, integrations and workflow automations. Knowledge of CRM and enterprise business systems. Experience working with databases and cloud-based technologies. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions. Desirable Experience within recruitment, staffing, HR technology or professional services. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, n8n, Make, Zapier or similar automation tools. Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases and AI agents. Experience building dashboards and BI solutions. Front-end application development experience. Experience managing external developers or technology vendors. Company Industry ConsultingManagement ConsultingAdvisory Services Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords AI & Automation Lead Get real-time job updates only on our App