AI Developer Salary - £ 42,708 - £ 47,754 (Grade 7) Hours - 37 Contract type - full time Shape the Future of Public Service: Lead the AI Revolution at City of Wolverhampton Council! Are you a visionary and experienced Microsoft AI Co-pilot developer with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful change? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a deep understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at the City of Wolverhampton Council! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Microsoft AI Co-pilot developer to join our dynamic Digital and IT team. This is a permanent, full-time role where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services by leading the build, design, development, and deployment of our Microsoft AI Co-pilot. Working predominantly remotely with a requirement for occasional office attendance (once a week or as needed), you will be instrumental in harnessing the power of AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and ultimately improve the lives of our community. As a key member of our small and agile development team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of the charge in integrating innovative AI solutions across the council, directly contributing to our digital transformation journey. What you'll be doing: Participating in the entire lifecycle of our Microsoft AI Co-pilot, from initial concept and design through to development and successful deployment. Leveraging your deep expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents) and AI Copilot technologies to build robust and scalable solutions. Developing user-centric applications by expertly creating, customising, and maintaining solutions using Power Apps to directly address critical business requirements. Driving operational excellence by designing, developing, and implementing automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline key processes and enhance productivity. Integrating intelligent AI capabilities into our applications by implementing AI Builder and Copilot features, unlocking new levels of automation and insight. Effectively managing diverse data sources, ensuring the utmost data integrity, and strategically optimising data usage within our Power Platform ecosystem. Proactively monitoring and rigorously analysing the performance of our Power Platform solutions, identifying areas for improvement and implementing impactful enhancements. Staying at the forefront of Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot advancements, continuously exploring and leveraging new features to provide innovative business advantages. Seamlessly integrating AI solutions with existing council systems and applications through the effective use of connectors and APIs. Developing impactful solutions that demonstrably introduce efficiencies across the council through the strategic application of AI and automation. What you'll bring to the team: Proven and demonstrable experience in the development and deployment of Microsoft AI Co-pilot solutions. Extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including in-depth knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. A strong understanding of AI models and algorithms and their practical application within the Microsoft ecosystem. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to manage your workload effectively in a remote working environment. A genuine passion for leveraging technology to make a positive impact on public services. Nice-to-have skills: Experience developing Copilot agents within a public sector environment. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite of applications. Working knowledge of SQL and database principles. Experience with JSON and API integrations. What awaits you at City of Wolverhampton Council: The opportunity to make a real difference: Contribute directly to improving the lives of the Wolverhampton community through innovative technology solutions. A chance to innovate: Be at the forefront of our AI journey, shaping the future of our digital services. A collaborative and supportive team environment: Work alongside passionate and skilled professionals within a forward-thinking Digital and IT team. Flexible working arrangements: Enjoy the benefits of a predominantly remote role with the flexibility to manage your work-life balance. Commitment to your professional development: We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities to enhance your skills in the ever-evolving world of AI and Microsoft technologies. Competitive salary and benefits package: Including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and other employee benefits. Ready to be a driving force in our AI transformation? If you are a visionary Microsoft AI Co-pilot developer with the skills and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Join us at the City of Wolverhampton Council and be part of a team that is committed to leveraging technology for the benefit of our community. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job Description and Personal Specification - AI Developer JD.pdf