AI Specialist

Job Title: AI Specialist – Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform

Location: Anywhere in the UK (with travel to Altrincham office near Manchester once every 6 weeks for team days)

Type: Permanent

AI Specialist

We're looking for a passionate AI Specialist to join our Digital Innovation team. This is a new role where you'll help shape the future of how we use AI across the organisation.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in AI, automation, or analytics within a business environment.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot and the Power Platform, with the ability to build and configure solutions (not just academic knowledge).

• Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and workflow automation tools.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with business teams; leadership experience is not essential.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of AI initiatives across the business.

• Design, build, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and the Power Platform.

• Develop AI agents, workflow automations using Power Automate, and generative AI solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify AI use cases and translate business requirements into practical solutions.

• Ensure solutions align with AI governance, data privacy, and security standards.

• Create training materials and user guidance to encourage adoption of AI tools.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, including Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

What We're Looking For

• Practical experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and the Power Platform.

• Good understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and prompt engineering.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Power Automate.

• Basic knowledge of Python, SQL, or API integrations.

• Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices.

• Microsoft certifications in AI, Azure, or the Power Platform.