AI & Automation Practitioner Apprentice (L4) – OAS – Remote – £18-22k DOE – 37.5hrs/w

We are a growing, close-knit team looking for an AI & Automation Practitioner Apprentice to join us and play a key role in delivering intelligent automation & AI solutions for our customers.

Because we’re a small business, you’ll gain broad, hands-on experience across the full delivery lifecycle — not just observing, but actively contributing to real customer projects.

Key responsibilities:

Understanding Business Needs

Work directly with customers and internal team members to understand how their processes work Ask questions, gather requirements, and identify opportunities for automation Create clear documentation such as:
Process maps (as-is and to-be)
Process Definition Documents (PDDs)
User stories and acceptance criteria

Designing & Building Automations (Blue Prism)

Learn how to design automation solutions using Blue Prism, integrating AI where required Translate requirements into structured designs (Solution Design Documents) Support — and over time lead — the build and configuration of automations Test automations to ensure they meet requirements and work reliably

End-to-End Delivery

Be involved in the full lifecycle: discovery → design → build → test → go-live → support Support deployments and help monitor automations in production Troubleshoot issues and suggest improvements

Working in a Small Team

Collaborate closely with colleagues across delivery, development, and customer engagement Get involved in different areas of the business where needed (e.g., workshops, demos, internal improvements) Take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas

Learning & Development (Apprenticeship)

Complete your Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship Develop skills in:
Business analysis techniques
Process mapping and improvement
Stakeholder communication
Intelligent Automation using SS&C Blue Prism products
Work towards industry-recognised certifications (e.g., Blue Prism certifications)

Skills, characteristics and experience

Essential

Strong interest in business processes, problem-solving, and technology Good communication skills and confidence speaking with others Logical thinking and attention to detail Willingness to learn and take initiative Ability to manage your time across work and apprenticeship study
Excellent attention to detail 

Desirable

Some exposure to:
Business analysis or process mapping
Automation or coding concepts
Tools like Excel, Word, Visio, Whimsical or similar A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent (relevant subjects beneficial but not required)

What You’ll Get

Real responsibility from early on — not just shadowing Exposure to live customer projects using modern intelligent automation and AI tools A supportive environment where your ideas are valued An opportunity to develop your career as the business grows

Success in This Role Looks Like

Producing clear, accurate process and requirements documentation Contributing to successful automation deliveries Building confidence working with customers and stakeholders Progressing through your apprenticeship and technical skills

Training:

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the AI Automation Practitioner standard.

The training covers the following core occupational duties: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1512-v2-0

Training Outcome:
The is a permanent position At the end of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will have a qualification as a Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner

Employer Description:

OAS pride ourselves on delivering quality results for our customers at competitive rates. As a Blue Prism partner we can offer you what we believe is the best RPA solution available.

Develop an RPA CoE - Hit your targets with RPA the OAS way. If you're a large organisation, we will help you implement a Centre of Excellence with a robust Robotics Operating Model while maximising benefits and ROI from RPA

Cost Effective RPA - Building a RPA capability in a small business can be prohibitively expensive due the initial cost of setting up and developing automations. We can get you straight there at zero cost so all you see are the benefits.

Tailored solutions - We don't have a one-size fits all approach, we tailor each engagement to meet your requirements. Our goal is to embed RPA into your business, not embed ourselves.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm with 30-min lunch

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative