Jobs in Sheffield

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Programme Manager (Forward Deployed)

Act as a Programme Manager embedded within a client's technology programme, owning delivery while identifying inefficiencies that can be automated using AI. You'll run programme governance, manage risks and dependencies, and prototype AI workflows to solve real delivery bottlenecks. The role blends hands-on client delivery with innovation to scale solutions through the M-1 platform.

M-1 Intelligence London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Research Associate in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing

This role involves developing and applying cutting-edge NLP and machine learning techniques to study online disinformation and build an AI-powered chatbot for stakeholders such as journalists and policymakers. The researcher will work within European-funded projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to high-impact publications and real-world policy tools. A strong emphasis is placed on translating technical findings into practical outputs and engaging with non-technical stakeholders.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

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Research Associate on AI for Scientometrics

This role involves developing and maintaining an automated NLP pipeline to extract statistical metrics and study design features from academic full texts, supporting the creation of a research assessment indicator. The researcher will implement extraction methods and integrate structured data into the system, using expertise in natural language processing and large language models. The position is part of an ESRC-funded metascience project focused on evaluating research rigour through computational analysis.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 pa

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Automation Engineer

Design and build automation solutions by identifying inefficiencies and transforming manual processes into scalable workflows. Combine low-code platforms with custom Python or JavaScript code, integrate AI via APIs, and collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to deliver end-to-end automation across business operations.

Goodlord E11Ew, United Kingdom

AI Engineer / AI Solutions Specialist

Design and deploy AI-powered solutions including AI assistants, intelligent automation, and RAG systems using internal data. Integrate AI with enterprise platforms like Microsoft 365 and SharePoint while ensuring security, compliance, and scalability. Work across technical delivery and stakeholder engagement to shape the organisation's AI strategy from the ground up.

Hays Technology Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

.NET Developer

Work as a .NET Developer building and maintaining a high-traffic digital download platform using modern .NET technologies and full-stack tools. Collaborate with a talented team to deliver user-centric web and mobile experiences, with opportunities for rapid career progression. Work involves multithreading, AI integration, and cloud-based development on Azure.

Noir S11Da, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Research Assistant in Data Processing for AI-Enabled Tree Species Mapping

This role involves processing UAV-collected data to support AI-enabled tree species mapping, with responsibilities including orthophoto generation, dataset curation, and data quality assessment. The researcher will collaborate across disciplines to develop model-ready datasets and contribute to the evaluation of machine learning models for forest conservation. Work includes documentation for reports and publications within a 12-month, part-time project.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £32 – £33 pa

Contract Part-time