IT Database and Web Platform Engineer

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
API
Artificial Intelligence
Databases
Data Retention
Data Security
Data Sharing
Knowledge Management
Cloud Services
SharePoint
Web Platforms
Large Language Models
Information Technology
GPT
Software Version Control

Job description

Status:Fixed Term - 6 Months/Full-time preferable (requests for part-time/flexible working arrangements are welcome), You will design optimise and deploy AI-powered tools and workflows to support our bid management function and wider business development activities. This is a hands-on role where youll collaborate closely with bid managers writers and technical specialists to improve the efficiency quality and consistency of our outputs.

Reporting to the Head of Account and Bid Management youll be responsible for building prompt libraries and templates automating bid content generation and supporting the safe and ethical use of generative AI across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and refineprompt libraries and templatesfrom previous high scoring bids and also the latest sector knowledge for bid writing proposals case studies CVs risk registers and project delivery plans.

CreateAI-assisted workflowsfor proposal preparation literature reviews market research and internal knowledge capture.

Train and support colleagues ineffective prompt design and responsible AI use.

Integrate AI tools with existing platforms (e.g. Microsoft 365 Teams SharePoint).

Establishquality assurance and governancearound generative AI use including confidentiality IP and data security.

Identify and prototype newAI use casesthat streamline internal processes and improve bid competitiveness.

Document workflows and build ahandover toolkitto ensure capability transfer by the end of the contract., In the recruitment process we Energy Systems Catapult Limited are a Data Controller. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal data about you., Collected only for valid purposes that we have clearly explained to you and not used in any way that is incompatible with those purposes; Relevant to the purposes we have told you about and limited only to those purposes; Accurate and kept up to date; Kept only as long as necessary for the purposes we have told you about; Kept securely.

The Kind of Personal Data we hold about you

In connection with your application for work with us we will collect store and use the following categories of personal information about you:

The information you have provided in our application form; The information you have provided to us in your curriculum vitae and covering letter; Any information you provide to us during an interview; Any other information provided by you as part of the recruitment process. We may ask you for information to allow us to monitor our equal opportunities and diversity performance in recruitment. Also if you inform us that you have a disability we will keep this information on record to allow us to make reasonable adjustments as needed.

How we will use your Personal Data

We will use the personal data we collect about you to:

Assess your skills qualifications and suitability for the role; Carry out background and reference checks where applicable; Communicate with you about the recruitment process; Keep records relating to our hiring processes; Manage recruitment related activities which includes setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes; Comply with legal or regulatory requirements. We will also use information about any disability you may have to consider whether we need to provide appropriate adjustments during the recruitment process.

Such processing is lawful as it is necessary for our legitimate purpose in seeking to attract evaluate and select applicants for employment.

Data Sharing: Greenhouse Software Inc

Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software Inc. a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by us to help manage our recruitment and hiring process. Accordingly if you are located outside of the United States your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. This transfer will be subject to appropriate additional safeguards under the Privacy Shield so as to comply with EU law.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for a period of 12 months after we have communicated to you our decision about whether to appoint you to the role. We retain your personal data for that period so that we can show in the event of a legal claim that we have not discriminated against candidates on prohibited grounds and that we have conducted the recruitment exercise in a fair and transparent way. After this period we will securely destroy your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations., Keen to become part of a truly global collaborative team of professionals Your journey begins here. Job Title IT Database and Web Platform Engineer - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract Department Information Technology Office Location Birmingham or London Reports...

Requirements

Proven experience developing and optimising prompts for large language models (e.g. ChatGPT Claude Gemini or similar).

Experience integrating AI with enterprise tools or APIs.

Understanding of structured content and version control in bid or technical writing environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to delivery.

Ability to train and support non-technical users in AI tools.

Awareness ofAI ethics governance and data protectionprinciples.

  • Positive demeanour self-motivated approaches work with integrity resilience and tenacity.
  • Highly organised ability to work at pace and able to work to deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.

Ability to thrive in an environment that values real world impact openness and simplicity.

Someone who is an excellent team player and has the confidence to bring new ideas to the team to improve the way we work and our success rate.

Experience in bid management business development or technical writing in the energy infrastructure or innovation sectors would be welcomed but not essential, ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation Employment Type : Contract Experience: years

Benefits & conditions

Annual leave 28 days plus bank holidays (FTE) Buy/Sell holidays Buy/sell holiday maximum 1 week based on contracted hours Pension 2 for 1 contribution via salary sacrifice scheme up to 10% Discretionary bonus scheme Recognition scheme to celebrate above and beyond EV Scheme Salary sacrifice Cycle2work Salary sacrifice Life assurance 4 x salary Health Cash Back Plan Retail and gym discounts Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 phoneline and 6 free counselling sessions Snacks and drinks Annual company off-site event.

Flexible working options for eligible employees (Sabbatical/Compressed/Staggered/Flexible hours) Working within a hybrid office attendance model with the expectation of being in the office at least 1 day a week and:

Maternity Leave (100% 13 weeks / 50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks/Unpaid leave for 13 weeks)

Adoption Leave (100% 13 weeks/50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks/Unpaid leave for 13 weeks)

Paternity Leave (100% 2 weeks)

Shared Parental Leave (100% 10 weeks/50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks)

About the company

Energy Systems Catapult is an independent research and technology organisation. Our mission is to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation. Launched in 2015 by Innovate UK the Catapult has built a team of more than 250 people with a range of technical engineering consumer commercial incubation digital and policy expertise.They draw on sector-leading test facilities modelling tools and data collected from our back catalogue of more than 500 research projects. We use that whole energy system capability to support innovative companies -- small and large to test trial and scale their new products and services. Our impact comes when those innovators attract new customers new investment and new grants so they can thrive in the future energy system. Based in Birmingham Energy Systems Catapult is part of a network of nine world-leading technology and innovation centres established by Innovate UK. The Catapult Network fosters collaboration between industry government research organisations academia and many others to transform great ideas into valuable products and services. We believe that innovation often stems from connecting different areas and ideas and that working together in person can be an important enabler for that. We therefore expect people to be in the Birmingham office 40 days/year (roughly one day per week). Context Were a dynamic team of eight commercial specialists leading the charge in energy innovation. With a proven track record of delivering high-impact bids we support a diverse range of organisationsfrom central government and local authorities to network operators and private sector companies. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of energy solutions helping partners unlock funding accelerate projects and shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. We are seeking to recruit anAI Prompt Engineerto help us transform how we create manage and deliver high-quality bids and proposals alongside streamlining procurement activities., Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 Ever wondered what it's like to orchestrate a symphony of robots? Can you picture yourself controling cutting-edge technology that powers one of the world's most advanced networks? Imagine being at the controls of one of the world's most sophisticated automated networks,...

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