AI Developer & Automation Apprentice

About the role

You'll work alongside experienced developers, technical specialists and business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve the way we work. You’ll then help design, build, test and implement solutions, as well as supporting colleagues to adopt and get the most from new technology.

• Supporting requirements gathering, process mapping and identifying opportunities for AI and automation.
• Assisting with the design and development of AI applications, agents, workflows and automation solutions.
• Building and refining solutions using AI development tools, coding assistants and automation platforms.
• Testing AI solutions to ensure they are accurate, reliable, secure and fit for purpose.
• Supporting the deployment, documentation and rollout of new AI-powered solutions.
• Creating user guides and training materials and supporting colleagues with the adoption of new technology.
• Gathering user feedback and helping identify opportunities for improvement.

Training

The AI & Automation Specialist programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.

Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, well-being, and readiness for assessments.

Apprenticeship standard: Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner (level 4)

Training provider: QA LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm with 30 minutes lunch break.

37.5 hours a week

Duration: 1 Year

Possible start date: 6 November 2026

Wage

£22,000 a year

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working

Things to consider

Entry requirements:

• Level 3 Qualification (Apprenticeship/A Levels/BTEC etc.) 
• OR equivalent work experience (typically 2 years in a relevant role) 
  AND
• 5 x GCSE’s including English & Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above.

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus review.
• Internal coaching, professional development and training opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free on-site gym (Leatherhead office).
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Team social events (e.g. Christmas and summer parties).

About the employer

Rawlinson & Hunter is a leading international firm of Chartered Accountants, providing specialist accounting, taxation and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses. Technology has been an important part of the firm's development for more than 20 years, and we have an established in-house IT team comprising developers, cloud specialists, support professionals and trainers.