Governance Lead

Governance Lead

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement AI governance frameworks for innovative organisations.
  • Company: Join a leading consultancy focused on responsible AI adoption.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, annual bonus, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Clear career progression and access to professional development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in AI governance while collaborating with industry experts.
  • Qualifications: Experience in AI governance and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

AI Governance Consultant

Location

UK Wide (Hybrid)

Salary

Security Clearance

Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Are you passionate about helping organisations adopt Artificial Intelligence safely, responsibly and at scale?

We're looking for an AI Governance Consultant to support clients in designing and implementing governance frameworks that enable innovation while managing regulatory, ethical and operational risk.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll help organisations establish robust AI governance practices, navigate emerging regulations and ensure AI solutions are deployed responsibly across a range of industries.

  • What You'll Be Doing
  • Design and implement AI governance frameworks, policies, controls and operating models for enterprise clients.
  • Help organisations establish responsible AI practices that balance innovation with risk management.
  • Support clients in interpreting and applying emerging AI regulations and industry standards, including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001 and ISO/IEC 23894.
  • Conduct AI risk assessments, model governance reviews and responsible AI evaluations.
  • Facilitate governance workshops, stakeholder meetings and operating model design sessions.
  • Advise clients on AI lifecycle governance, including model development, deployment, monitoring, transparency, explainability and human oversight.
  • Provide governance guidance for Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, covering areas such as privacy, security, bias, intellectual property and model risk.
  • Collaborate with business, legal, compliance, cyber security, engineering and data science teams to embed effective AI governance practices.
  • Contribute to internal capability development, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience delivering AI Governance, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management, Model Governance or Emerging Technology Regulation projects within a consulting environment.
  • Strong understanding of AI governance frameworks, policies and operating models.
  • Experience applying AI regulations, standards and best practice guidance.
  • Knowledge of AI lifecycle governance, model controls and responsible AI principles.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI technologies and governance considerations for Large Language Models.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex governance topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and consulting skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience implementing AI governance tooling, model risk management platforms or GRC solutions.
  • Knowledge of data governance, cyber security, privacy or technology risk.
  • Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Government, Consumer or Manufacturing.
  • Relevant certifications such as ISO 42001, IAPP AIGP, CRISC, CISM, CISSP or cloud AI certifications are advantageous.
  • What's on Offer
  • Work on cutting-edge AI transformation programmes helping organisations adopt AI responsibly and at scale.
  • Collaborate with experts across AI, cyber security, data, engineering and risk disciplines.
  • Access structured learning, professional development and support to achieve industry-recognised certifications.
  • Hybrid working with exposure to a diverse range of clients, sectors and technologies.
  • Clear career progression within a collaborative and inclusive consulting environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, annual bonus, generous pension, additional holiday options and employee share schemes.

Please note

Due to the nature of some projects, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and typically have at least five years of continuous UK residency.

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Governance Lead employer: ANSON MCCADE

Anson McCade is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible remote working environment in the UK. With a strong focus on security and digital transformation, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career advancement, all while contributing to impactful projects alongside talented teams and senior stakeholders.

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Contact Details:

ANSON MCCADE Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Governance Lead

AI Governance
Responsible AI
AI Risk Management
Model Governance
Emerging Technology Regulation
AI Governance Frameworks
AI Lifecycle Governance