Greater London
AI Assurance
AI Assurance Consultant
- Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
- Rate: GBP 575/day
- Duration: 6 Months
- Location: Hybrid / Client Site (UK Defence Sector)
- Clearance Requirement: Active SC (minimum)
Role Overview
We're partnering with a specialist defence consultancy to bring in an experienced AI Assurance Consultant. You'll be working directly with defence clients to evaluate, test, and validate mission-critical artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, making sure they meet stringent safety, ethical, and regulatory standards before deployment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Model Validation & Testing: Design and execute validation frameworks to test the reliability, robustness, and security of machine learning models and AI-driven defence capabilities.
- Risk & Compliance: Assess AI systems against Ministry of Defence (MOD) ethical principles, governance frameworks, and high-stakes operational compliance requirements.
- Independent Oversight: Provide trusted, objective advice on algorithmic bias, data integrity, and failure modes in complex, secure environments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with technical teams, defence officials, and senior leadership to translate complex AI risks into clear, actionable insights.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in AI assurance, validation, auditing, or safety-critical systems engineering.
- Strong background working within the UK defence, national security, or highly regulated safety-critical sectors.
- Solid understanding of algorithmic risk, model evaluation, and governance frameworks.
- Active UK Security Clearance (SC) Minimum.
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AI Assurance employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
