AI & Automation Engineer: Build Real-World Solutions

Ashford College; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave (28 days)

Flexible Personal Leave

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing and Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an AI & Automation Engineer to turn emerging technology into practical solutions that staff and students will use daily. You will build intelligent workflows, connect systems, and automate processes to save time and improve services.

You’ll explore Power Platform, Azure, n8n, Make and AI models while learning new tools and keeping security and data protection at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience building automations using Power Automate, n8n, Zapier or Make.
• Experience with AI models, APIs and prompt engineering.
• Interest in voice AI platforms such as Microsoft Speech Studio, VAPI or ElevenLabs.
• Ability to troubleshoot, improve and optimise technical workflows.
• Strong communication skills to work with non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Build intelligent workflows and automate processes across teams.
• Develop voice AI services and integrate AI models via APIs.
• Experiment with emerging technologies and iterate ideas into usable solutions.
• Collaborate across EKC Group to understand staff and student needs.

Skills

Automation engineering

AI model experience

Voice AI platforms

Workflow troubleshooting

Communication

Self-motivated learning

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Power Automate

n8n

Zapier

Make

Microsoft Speech Studio

VAPI

ElevenLabs

Power Platform

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an AI & Automation Engineer to turn emerging technology into practical solutions that staff and students will use daily. You will build intelligent workflows, connect systems, and automate processes to save time and improve services.

You’ll explore Power Platform, Azure, n8n, Make and AI models while learning new tools and keeping security and data protection at the forefront.