Data & AI Automation Trainee

Faversham House; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training budget

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Volunteer days

Job summary

Faversham House is building a new role within its Business Intelligence & Technology team in East Grinstead, focusing on AI-enabled data work and development. You’ll train with an apprenticeship path, starting with data research and enrichment and advancing to broader projects aligning with business goals.

We value aptitude and curiosity over years of experience, with hands-on use of AI tools and basic coding skills. Hybrid working is offered along with a strong training budget.

Qualifications

• Hands-on use of AI assistants with awareness of strengths and limits.
• Basic programming ability (Python or JavaScript) and reading code.
• Evidence of independent project or bot/website development.
• Judgement with data and careful handling of API keys and personal data.
• Structured problem solving and ability to explain tech to non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Begin with data research and enrichment, then broader development aligned with business goals.
• Improve data enrichment processes and automate workflows.
• Support company websites and test new workflows.

Skills

AI tools usage

Python

JavaScript

Projects/Bots

Data handling

Communication

Education

Software Engineering degree

Tools

APIs

Zapier

Power Automate

SQL

Job description

Background to the role

• A brand-new role in our Business Intelligence & Technology team, helping us make the most of AI across Faversham House.
• Close mentoring from our technology lead, with full training and an apprenticeship for further development – we’re looking for aptitude and curiosity, not years of commercial experience.
• A clear starting point in data research and enrichment, then wider development projects that align with our business goals.
• Real variety: one day you’re improving how we enrich our data, the next you’re supporting our websites or testing a new workflow.

Person Specification

You'll need:

• Regular, hands-on use of AI assistants such as Claude or ChatGPT, with a feel for their strengths and limits.
• Basic programming (ideally Python or JavaScript) and the ability to read code you didn’t write.
• Evidence of building something on your own initiative – a project, script, bot or website.
• Sound judgement with data – you know why API keys, personal data and credentials need careful handling, and you ask before doing anything irreversible.
• A structured approach to problem solving and clear communication, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical colleagues.

It would help if you also have:

• A degree in a relevant subject such as Software Engineering, Data Engineering etc
• Experience of using AI beyond everyday use, e.g. a custom GPT, Claude Project or automated task.
• Some exposure to APIs, automation tools (Zapier, Power Automate) or SQL, and an interest in our sectors.

Why us?

Faversham House is an independent, award-winning B2B media and events company of 75+ people, based in a newly refurbished, collaboration-focused office in East Grinstead.
We run two market-leading brands - Utility Week (utilities) edie (sustainability), reaching thousands of B2B professionals through digital publishing, events, conferences and awards.
Our values aren't just words on a wall, we live them, every day:

• Ambitious: Be brave and achieve great things
• Creative: Think differently and try something new
• Caring:Love what you do and do what’s right

• 96% of our people are satisfied working here and we have a 91% staff retention rate
• We promote from within - 40% of our current team have been promoted at least once in the last three years.
• B Corp certified - our commitment to people and planet is independently verified, not just claimed.
• Genuine hybrid working - typically 2 days in our East Grinstead office, 3 from home, with flexibility around our core hours of 10am – 4pm
• Enhanced pension, private medical insurance and a medical cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• 22 days plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days with service. You also get extra time off over Christmas and your birthday off
• A training budget for every employee - because we invest in growing your career, not just filling a seat.
• Wellbeing support - including a wellbeing scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and financial planning support.
• 2 paid volunteering days per annum to give back to a cause you care about
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and technology purchases

At Faversham House, we believe great work comes from diverse perspectives. We encourage applications, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, relationship status, pregnancy/parental status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.