Interim AI Solutions Consultant

AI SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT

Working as part of a small technical team and reporting to the Head of Digital Design and Delivery, this role is responsible for the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and Azure AI services.

The role will support the needs of Professional Services and student-facing teams across the University by delivering practical, value-driven AI tools that enhance operational efficiency, service quality and user experience.

The role will work closely with business stakeholders to co-design AI solutions, define requirements, and translate these into robust, scalable implementations.

This includes building generative AI agents, automations, natural-language analytics tools, and Copilot-based workflows that meet specific operational challenges across various professional services teams.

Additional responsibilities include supporting testing, providing expert advice regarding AI and ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard in alignment with the University's strategic aims.

1. Working with stakeholders to review a set of use cases and identify cases that delivery the best return on investment.
2. Working with operational teams to refine requirements and design AI implementations to ensure they align with business needs.
3. Creating prototypes and proofs-of-concept to assess feasibility and business value.
4. Using technologies such as Copilot Studio, Copilot for M365 and Azure AI/Foundry in collaboration with stakeholders to help implement solutions.
5. Supporting testing activities to ensure deliverables meet required quality standards.
6. Assisting team members with troubleshooting AI or automation issues.
7. Creating reusable AI documentation and components such as prompt libraries, playbooks and blueprints.

• The role is expected to take a structured and proactive approach to their work, balancing immediate priorities with longer-term planning for change initiatives. This includes effective time and resource management.
• The role will contribute their technical expertise and business insight to collaborative work across IT Services.
• A strong understanding of Microsoft platforms and their practical applications is essential to support solution design and delivery.
• The role will work closely with the wider team to identify and develop practical, value-driven solutions that deliver measurable improvements aligned with the University's strategic objectives.
• The role will engage with a broad range of stakeholders across the University. They will support the implementation of new solutions that meet stakeholder needs, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and compatibility with existing systems.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the University. The role will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by their manager.