Automation Manager

Automation Manager

London Bridge | Up to £75,000

Hyde is seeking an Automation Manager to join our collaborative, values-driven team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in an environment that prioritises wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of automation solutions that streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the customer experience. You’ll play a key part in driving Hyde’s digital transformation — identifying opportunities for robotic process automation (RPA) and intelligent automation, and ensuring these solutions deliver measurable business value and align with our strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a strategic automation vision and roadmap aligned to Hyde’s digital transformation goals.
• Lead the end-to-end design, build, delivery, and optimisation of automation solutions that enhance workflows and service delivery.
• Work closely with service teams and stakeholders to identify and embed scalable automation opportunities.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and recommend tools that support performance and innovation.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure compliance with Hyde’s architecture, security, and service standards.

Why Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde Group, one of the UK’s leading housing providers, managing and owning around 120,000 homes nationwide. We work to build safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a strong social purpose, long-term investment plans, and an innovation-focused culture, Hyde offers a place to build a meaningful and impactful career.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in process automation, technology optimisation, or enterprise systems delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for driving innovation through automation.
• Experience leading teams, setting direction, and delivering projects from concept through to optimisation.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Award-winning flexible benefits platform
• Career development and learning support
• Hybrid working options

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of Hyde. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing diverse perspectives and backgrounds, we drive innovation and better reflect the communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome and support applicants requiring reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We may close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.