Head of AI and Business Improvement
| Posting date: | 09 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £60000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Chigwell, IG76HX |
| Company: | Oakland Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2517662 |
Summary
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Artificial Intelligence and driving business transformation?
Oakland Care is seeking a dynamic Head of AI and Business Improvement to shape the future of our innovative care services.
Join us to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies, spearhead change initiatives, and create meaningful impact across our company.
If you're ready to lead with vision, inspire teams, and revolutionise the business, we want to hear from you! Be a part of a forward-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!
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