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The council focuses on improving local communities through investment in housing, education, environmental initiatives, economic development, and support services that help residents thrive.\nApprentify are hiring on behalf of our client.\nThe AI and Automation Apprentice will support the Council's Digital Services team to identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and service delivery through the use of AI and Automation. Working alongside colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will help analyse business processes, support the implementation of low code and AI-enabled solutions, and promote the safe, responsible and effective use of the technology. The role provides practical experience in digital transformation while contributing to projects that reduce manual effort, improve data quality and enhance customer and staff experiences.\nKey Accountabilities:\nWork with colleagues to identify where AI, automation and digital tools could improve services, productivity, accuracy and the experience of customers and staff.\n\nMap and review processes, user needs, systems and data to understand problems, assess whether automation is suitable and agree clear requirements.\n\nSupport workshops, process reviews, solution design, pilots and proofs of concept, and help evaluate tools against business needs, costs, benefits and risks.\n\nUnder supervision, help configure and implement approved low-code, no-code, automation and AI solutions, including prompts, workflows, integrations and secure data use.\n\nPlan and carry out testing, record results and defects, support user testing and help confirm that solutions are accurate, reliable, secure and accessible.\n\nFollow Council policies and legal, ethical and governance requirements for responsible AI, data protection, information security, equality, employment and records management.\n\nSupport risk and impact assessments, keep clear records and consider fairness, bias, transparency, human oversight, accessibility and the effect of change on staff.\n\nCreate clear process maps, guidance, training materials and technical notes, and help colleagues understand and use approved tools confidently.\n\nMonitor solutions, user feedback and results; report benefits, problems and lessons learned; support improvements; and refer specialist issues when needed.\n\nWork collaboratively with colleagues and approved suppliers, organise assigned work, meet deadlines and explain technical information in a clear and accessible way.\n\nComplete apprenticeship learning, reviews and portfolio evidence, act on feedback and keep up to date with relevant AI, automation and digital developments.\n\nManage own performance and development, comply with Council policies and procedures, and undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, apprenticeship and level of supervision.\n\nThe AI and Automation Apprentice will report to the Head of AI and Automation and will be embedded within the AI and Automation Team in Digital Services. The Head of AI and Automation will oversee and direct the apprentice's day-to-day activities. Throughout the apprenticeship, the postholder will work across a range of teams, services and projects within Digital Services and across the wider Council to gain broad experience and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Level 4 AI and Automation Apprenticeship.\nEntry requirements\nDue to the location of travel for this role, it is highly advised any applicants are based in the Enfield postcode/catchment area.\nA minimum of Grade 4/C or above in both Maths and English at GCSE level.\nAre clear and evidencable interest in AI and its continued emergence.\nEmployees will be expected to attend the Enfield office 2 days per week\nSkills required\nCommunication skills\n\nAttention to detail\n\nAnalytical skills\n\nTeam working\n\nTraining to be provided\nAI & Automation Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard.\nAI and automation are transforming how organisations improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and deliver better business outcomes. However, achieving long-term value requires people with the skills to identify opportunities, build robust solutions and manage AI responsibly at scale.\nThe AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship develops employees into specialists who can design, implement and optimise AI-powered automations and agentic AI solutions that support business growth, productivity and innovation.\nIdeal for organisations looking to embed advanced AI and automation capability across their operations.\nProgramme overview:\nDesigning AI-powered automation solutions\nIdentify high-value automation and AI opportunities\n\nDesign scalable AI and automation solutions\n\nDevelop agentic AI workflows and cloud-based automations\n\nEmbed responsible AI, governance and data security\n\nDelivering automation that drives business impact\nTest, deploy and monitor AI-powered solutions\n\nMeasure business value and benefits realisation\n\nSupport organisational adoption and change management\n\nBuild a long-term automation strategy aligned to business goals\n\nThings to consider\nOur client are committed to safeguarding & the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. 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