AI Automation Analyst

About the Role
We're hiring an AI Automation Analyst (Power Platform) to join a digital and data team at the heart of business transformation. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering low-code automation and integrating emerging AI tools to create smarter, more efficient workflows.

You'll work closely with operational teams and senior leaders to turn manual or inefficient processes into intuitive, intelligent tools - using Microsoft Power Platform, AI copilots, and automation frameworks. The goal? To reduce admin, surface better insights, and embed modern digital tools that actually get used.

If you enjoy building apps and flows, automating real-world processes, and experimenting with AI tools like Azure OpenAI or GPT-based copilots - this one's for you.

Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain Power Apps and Power Automate workflows that improve operational efficiency.

Design user-friendly dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI.

Collaborate with stakeholders to map out current processes and identify automation opportunities.

Integrate AI features such as GPT copilots, document summarisation, or language models via Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, or Power Platform connectors.

Use tools like Power Automate Desktop to automate repetitive desktop tasks.

Work with APIs and light scripting (e.g. PowerShell or Python) to customise automation flows.

Support governance and documentation of all low-code and AI-enabled assets.

Skills & Experience Required
Strong hands-on experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).

Demonstrable experience or experimentation with AI tools (e.g. GPT, Azure OpenAI, AI Builder, Copilot).

Understanding of business processes and ability to map them into automation solutions.

Some experience with APIs, connectors, or scripting tools (PowerShell, Python, etc.).

Comfortable working with both technical teams and operational users.

Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Experience
Exposure to Azure services such as Synapse, Logic Apps, or Cognitive Services.

Experience with RPA tools like Power Automate Desktop or UiPath.

Interest in or experience with AI governance, prompt engineering, or building copilots.

Familiarity with digital change adoption, training, or citizen development enablement.

Why Join?
Hands-on delivery role with room to experiment and create

Leadership team that supports data, automation, and AI-driven thinking

Real-world projects with high visibility across the business

Supportive culture, flexible working, and the chance to shape your own roadmap


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Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Power Platform & Automation Developer to join a growing digital and data team within a well-established UK organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational challenges through low-code tools, process automation, and clever integrations - and who wants to experiment with emerging AI capabilities along the way.
You'll work closely with the Head of Data & Automation and operational stakeholders to deliver impactful low-code solutions that reduce manual work, enhance reporting, and make processes smarter and faster.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and build Power Apps and Power Automate workflows that streamline business processes.
- Create reports and dashboards in Power BI that support operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and map out processes ripe for automation.
- Use Power Automate Desktop or similar tools to automate repetitive desktop tasks.
- Build light integrations with APIs or internal systems (e.g. REST API connectors or dataflows).
- Where suitable, experiment with AI features (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services) to enhance automations.
- Document and maintain governance around low-code solutions, including version control and handover.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Proven hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
- Confidence working with business users to translate needs into working solutions.
- Familiarity with automation principles and process improvement.
- Comfortable using APIs, connectors, or tools like Power Query or dataflows.
- Some exposure to RPA tools or scripting (Power Automate Desktop, PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
- Awareness of data governance, documentation, and security within a Microsoft ecosystem.
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Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with Azure services like Logic Apps, Synapse, or Azure AI.
- Interest in AI copilots or experimentation with LLMs (e.g. via Azure OpenAI).
- Understanding of CoE models or scaling low-code solutions in enterprise settings.