AI Solutions Intern - Information Services

Job Req ID:  7901
Job Posting Closing Date:  Thursday 21st May 2026

AI Solutions Intern 

Attractive Salary and Benefits 

36.5 Hour week - Hybrid 

Fixed Term - Three Months

 

A look into the role.

Henderson Group is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an MSc AI student to work at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption. This role provides hands-on experience shaping AI strategy and implementing innovative solutions across the organisation. 

You will contribute to three high-impact workstreams: 

Productivity AI using Microsoft Copilot 

AI-enabled solution design with Copilot Studio and LLMs 

Transition from RPA to next-generation agentic automation 

Who are we? 

Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We are a leading family-run company, employing over 5,700 staff across the group and were placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025. 

We are proud to have achieved GOLD accreditation against the Investors in People framework in recognition of our consistent commitment to Investment In People. 

 As the AI Intern, you will: 

  • Coach business users to get more value from Microsoft Copilot by identifying productivity opportunities. 
  • Analyse current ways of working and design practical AI-driven use cases, prompts, and workflows tailored to business functions.  
  • Prototype AI-powered solutions such as conversational agents, workflow assistants, and knowledge bots using Copilot Studio.  
  • Explore the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) to tasks including document summarisation, knowledge retrieval, and data interpretation.  
  • Develop early-stage prototypes and logic flows demonstrating the potential of agentic AI.  
  • Support the development of responsible AI practices, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and aligned with governance standards.  
  • Create clear documentation and engaging training materials to support adoption of AI tools.  
  • Assist with internal demonstrations, workshops, and initiatives to build organisational capability and confidence in AI. 

  

Skills for Success 

What we are looking for: 

  • Current MSc student in AI in Business (or related discipline)  
  • Strong interest in applying AI within a business environment  
  • Understanding of LLMs and modern AI tools  
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills  
  • Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn 

Desirable Skills 

  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or Copilot Studio 
  • Exposure to automation tools (e.g. Power Automate, UiPath) 
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering or conversational AI 

What You’ll Gain 

  • Real-world experience delivering AI solutions in a leading organisation 
  • Exposure to cutting-edge enterprise AI tools and use cases 
  • Opportunity to contribute to strategic transformation initiatives 
  • Development of both technical expertise and business acumen 

 

Are we right for you?  

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.  

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. 

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. 

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. 

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. 

  

The Reward 

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. 

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Thursday 21st May 2026.

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Wednesday 27th May.

We are an equal opportunities employer.