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Automation and AI Specialist
£40,000 - 40,000
Hays
Clarence Road 19-20, Southend-On-Sea
£40,000 - 40,000
Requirements
Must:
To be successful in this role, you will need previous experience working in a similar position. It is essential that you have a demonstrable ability to identify, design, and implement technical solutions within a complex organizational environment. A successful track record of deploying automation and AI projects from inception through to delivery, including defining requirements, process mapping, development, testing, and deployment, is highly important. You must also have hands-on experience with automation tools for process discovery, development, and orchestration. Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including automating services and managing resources, is vital. Additionally, a solid understanding of AI and machine learning is required. Previous experience in a public sector or local government setting is highly advantageous.
Responsibilities
In your role as an Automation and AI Specialist, you will identify, design, and implement automation and AI solutions across our council operations. Your work will enhance efficiency, reduce manual workloads, and support our digital transformation efforts along with the One Council programme findings. You will collaborate with the RPA officer, our DBA, and Data Science specialist to design and develop AI solutions that streamline operations and improve service delivery. Ensuring that solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with One Council objectives will be a key focus. You will also assess processes within the One Council Programme for potential automation, aiming to increase efficiency and accuracy through automation and AI solutions. Additionally, you will document and report on automation projects, including ETL processes designed with Azure Data Factory, detailing objectives, methodologies, outcomes, and lessons learned to stakeholders at various levels within the council.
Description
At Southend-on-Sea City Council, we are a unitary local authority committed to providing vital services to meet the needs of our local community. With a dedicated team of around 1,800 staff, we work collaboratively alongside our partners and local communities to deliver our city vision and improve lives in Southend. Our environment is challenging yet rewarding, offering a collaborative and innovative workplace with flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As we are responsible for all local government functions—ranging from social services to planning and education—we offer a diverse array of career opportunities. Joining us means being part of a team that makes a meaningful difference through exciting regeneration projects while enjoying benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, excellent training, and development opportunities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background or identity.
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