LMA Recruitment
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 ProfileEssential 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.
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