Automation & AI apprentice
Launch your career in digital transformation with our AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship. Work with experienced ICT professionals to develop AI and automation solutions that improve services and efficiency, while gaining valuable skills, hands-on experience, and a recognised qualification.
Role
Principal Duties:
- Identify opportunities for automation to drive operational improvement and cost savings. Advocate for responsible implementation, balancing the pursuit of efficiency with fairness, transparency, and a commitment to supporting workforce wellbeing
- Provide input into the implementation of AI and automation solutions that extend beyond low-or no-code platforms. Collaborate when needed with technical teams such as architects and leads to enable the successful delivery of automation opportunities
- Simplify processes and design workflows that exploit AI and automation working with services and business analysts as relevant
- Evaluate available AI, automation tools and platforms
- Configure and adapt low-or no-code tools to solve problems and drive efficiencies
- Apply AI automation solutions to add value. For example, chatbots, summarisation, and automation platforms such as cloud SaaS and PaaS services
- Develop, document and test integrated digital workflows. Produce documents to meet audience requirements such as technical and end-user materials
- Provide training and or user guides for adopted tools, adapting content and format to audience needs
- Monitor and refine automations incorporating feedback from end- users to improve
- Measure and report on productivity, efficiency and value improvement savings
- Ensure personal compliance and support stakeholders with digital ethics, security, and privacy including governance, auditing, explainability, and documentation of decision-making
- Keep up to date with AI automation trends, opportunities, and risks to inform current and future practice
Secondary Duties:
- To participate in Council programmes of in-service training as a trainee and when required as a trainer or facilitator. Mentor engineers and support their development as is required
- To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Service Head (or nominated representative) in consultation with the post-holder (and if he/she so wishes, with his/her Trade Union representative)
- ICT operates in a matrix management environment with both people (line) managers and assignment managers (for work), the post holder must be willing to work in this way when required
- Undertake training and development to enhance existing skills, as and when required by your manager
- Keep up to date with departmental and Council information, by attending meetings, seminars, reading appropriate communications and discussions with colleague
Training
- Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team
- Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects
- Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme
- The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner (level 4)
- Training Provider
- VELOCITY 1st LIMITED
- Working Week
- 37 flexible working hours in accordance with the needs of the service. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 4 Months
- Positions Available
- 3
- Closing Date
- Monday, 8th June 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade A*-C/ 9-4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade A*-C/ 9-4 (Essential)
- Computer Science, Data Science or Mathematics Other, grade n/a (Desired)
About the Employer
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority serving the borough of Rochdale, committed to delivering high-quality public services that support residents, communities, and businesses. The organisation focuses on improving outcomes through innovation, partnership working, and inclusive, user-centred approaches, with a strong emphasis on community wellbeing, equality, and sustainable development.