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Intelligent Automation (IA) is a fast-expanding area of one of the newest areas of technology, where there is a plethora of job opportunities. 

IA is at the cutting edge of technology. It involves the creation of automated processes enhanced with cognitive technologies, such as robotic process automation (RPA), optical character recognition (OCR), natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML). This leading industry is already revolutionising the working world, putting special emphasis on the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and its innate ability to make decisions based on learned experience, rather than hard coded instructions. 

Demand is skyrocketing for people with Intelligent Automation skills. Professionals in particular demand include robotic process automation developers, business analysts, consultants, as well as Intelligent Automation consultants, process mining and all levels of machine learning professionals. 

Intelligent Automation is one of the most exciting areas in tech today – as your lifelong partner, we can help talented professionals like you make it a reality. 

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We’re working with a host of organisations at various stages of their automation strategies, from ambitious start-ups to established major players. Intelligent Automation is already integral to many organisations, across all sectors and industries, so watch this space.   

We actively recruit Intelligent Automation positions across the UK, and have specialist consultants dedicated to specific regions and locations, including South East, London, South West, Midlands, Wales, North West, North East, Scotland and Ireland. Wherever you’re based, you can trust us to deliver expert advice and meaningful career opportunities. 

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Intelligent automation jobs FAQs

There are many Intelligent Automation jobs out in the market and all sectors and sizes of companies. Demand outstrips supply for people with the skills needed to succeed in this emerging field. People with direct experience are very much sought after in the current market, with RPA developers, RPA and IA consultants, as well as machine learning experts at all levels, being particularly in demand. 

Salaries vary widely depending on the role and sector focus within Intelligent Automation, as well as location, and type of company. Typically, though, jobs in this space can range from anywhere from graduate and entry level roles at circa £25,000 to lead roles at circa £80,000-£120,000 dependant on your specialist skills.  

Certain vendor certifications can be a requirement for RPA developers in this space, for example, UiPath, Blue Prism or accreditations from Automation Anywhere.   

This however can depend on the employer as they may well prefer more hands-on application and experience rather than the theoretical knowledge.  

For machine learning professionals, employers will often seek candidates with an educational background focused either in machine learning or data/numerate focused degrees. 

Yes, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a core component of Intelligent Automation, which incorporates different forms of automation technologies, including business process management (BPM), and robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline decision-making across entire organisations.