AI Agent Builder (Microsoft 365 / Copilot)

Location: South UK (Oxfordshire / Newbury / Birmingham corridor) – Hybrid working
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an AI Agent Builder to join an internal capability within a growing professional services organisation.

This role focuses on designing and building AI-driven solutions using the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will take pre-defined business requirements and translate them into working agents and automations that improve internal processes and efficiency.

This is a hands-on delivery role suited to someone who enjoys building, experimenting and working closely with users to bring ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI agents within the Microsoft 365 environment
• Translate prioritised business use cases into functional solutions
• Conduct short requirements discussions with stakeholders to clarify needs
• Develop prototypes and refine solutions through feedback
• Configure integrations across Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Define data inputs, permissions and agent behaviour
• Provide guidance on feasibility and limitations of proposed solutions
• Continuously improve and optimise existing builds

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

• Practical knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Experience using tools such as Copilot, Power Platform or similar automation technologies
• Ability to build workflows, automations or AI-enabled solutions
• Understanding of data handling within SharePoint, Excel and related tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical, structured approach

Personal Attributes

• Naturally curious with a genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
• Enjoys building solutions and experimenting with new tools
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Exposure to AI agent frameworks or chatbot development
• Experience configuring Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tooling
• Familiarity with process automation or workflow design

Example Project Work

As part of the role, you may be involved in solutions such as:

• Automating the creation of monthly reporting packs from multiple data sources
• Aggregating input from multiple stakeholders into a structured output
• Building dashboards to track task completion and data readiness

Working Environment

• Collaborative internal capability focused on practical AI implementation
• Close interaction with business users and technical colleagues
• Opportunity to develop skills within a growing area of the organisation

Location & Working Pattern

• Hybrid working model with approximately three days per week in the office
• Candidates should be reasonably commutable to the South UK corridor (Oxfordshire, Newbury, Birmingham)

Opportunity

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on experience in applied AI within a business setting. You will work on real use cases, gain exposure to modern tools, and play a key role in the organisation’s adoption of AI-driven solutions.

Application

Please apply with your CV. Suitable candidates will be invited to discuss their approach to a practical scenario as part of the selection process.