Job Description

Overview
AI Architect
Salary: 79,000 - 84,869 plus 15% performance bonus
Working location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Job Summary:
We're looking for an AI Architect to guide how NHBC integrates AI tools into our platforms and services. You'll focus on making AI adoption secure, scalable, and aligned with business priorities, enabling teams to explore opportunities like intelligent search, document summarisation, and workflow automation with confidence.
Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you'll provide both technical and strategic direction on AI integration, vendor evaluation, API and data considerations, and governance standards, helping NHBC adopt AI in a controlled, value driven way.
What you'll do

• Define and maintain NHBC's enterprise approach to AI adoption
• Evaluate AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce AgentForce, Snowflake Cortex) for capability, cost, and integration
• Design integration patterns for AI features, including APIs, security, and interaction with existing data models
• Collaborate with platform, engineering, and business teams to identify safe, high impact use cases
• Support AI governance, including risk assessments, human in the loop safeguards, and data protection
• Lead or contribute to AI proof of concept projects and experiments
• Define reference patterns, naming conventions, and metadata standards for AI
• Stay up-to-date on enterprise AI trends, foundation models, and regulatory developments
• Advise colleagues on the responsible and ethical use of AI

What you'll bring

• Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise platforms or SaaS environments
• Familiarity with cloud native AI tools like Microsoft Copilot or Salesforce AgentForce
• Understanding of AI workflow architecture, UI augmentation, and data integration
• Ability to translate business needs into feasible AI use cases
• Clear communicator, balancing innovation with risk, compliance, and ethics
• Awareness of AI interactions with enterprise data platforms, identity, and access controls
• Understanding of data privacy, retention, and responsible AI principles
• Technical knowledge of MLOps, API lifecycle, and low-code/AI augmentation tools
• Degree in data, computing, systems, or a related field

What we offer
Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!
Who we are
At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
Why you should join us
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we're in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We're seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Once onboard, you'll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You'll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.
We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we're always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.
Our inclusive culture
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.
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