Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference, using your skills & experience to be a key enabler of AI-driven transformation? If so, we may have the role for you!
We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for an AI Design Analyst to join our team in Data & AI. As our newest AI Design Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing business challenges, operational processes, data assets and system interaction to design AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable value.
This is a hybrid role with working from home plus some onsite presence in our Bradford & central Leeds offices.
About the role
Operating within the AI Centre of Enablement and AI Foundry delivery team, the role acts as the analytical and design bridges between business needs and the development of intelligent systems. This role will combine business analytics, data analysis, process design, and AI solution design to shape safe and effective AI capabilities.
You will-
1. Support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across internal operations and customer-facing services through structured analysis and stakeholder collaboration.
2. Analyse business and operational challenges to identify opportunities where AI enabled solutions can enhance efficiency, decision making, or service delivery.
3. Define AI solution designs by producing clear functional, logical, and interaction designs that describe how AI capabilities will operate within business processes and systems.
4. Assess data readiness and AI feasibility by evaluating data availability, quality, and suitability for machine learning, large language models, and retrieval-based solutions.
5. Support AI experimentation and prototyping by analysing results, evaluating model behaviour, and refining solution designs based on evidence and feedback.
6. Engage and collaborate with stakeholders by facilitating workshops, translating technical concepts into business language, and ensuring shared understanding of AI solution outcomes.
About you
You will have-
7. Strong experience in business, process, system and data analysis.
8. Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, including large language models and retrieval-based systems.
9. Experience working with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph.
10. Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns using Microsoft Graph, Power Platform, and business applications.
11. Working knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational support of AI systems.
12. The ability to translate complex problems into clear designs and requirements.
13. Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
14. Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
15. Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
16. Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
17. Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
18. My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.