AI Governance Consultant

eFinancialCareers
Manchester, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£80,000 – £105,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £105,000 pa

Posted
17 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
£80,000 - 105,000 GBP

Bonus, Pension, Benefits

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Manchester, North West - United KingdomType: Permanent

AI Governance Consultant

AI Risk, Governance & Responsible AI

Location: Manchester / Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £105,000 + Benefits Package

About the Role

We're supporting a leading consulting organisation as they continue to expand their AI Governance and Responsible AI capability.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI adoption, helping organisations implement governance frameworks that enable innovation whilst managing risk, regulatory obligations and ethical considerations. You'll work with senior stakeholders across a variety of sectors to shape AI operating models, governance structures and risk management approaches that support the responsible use of emerging technologies.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Supporting organisations in the design and implementation of AI governance frameworks and operating models.
  • Advising clients on responsible AI practices, risk management and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducting AI risk assessments, governance reviews and control evaluations.
  • Helping organisations navigate evolving AI regulations, standards and industry guidance.
  • Facilitating workshops and stakeholder discussions to define governance requirements and future-state operating models.
  • Collaborating with legal, risk, technology, cyber and data teams to deliver practical governance solutions.
  • Supporting the development of governance policies, controls, reporting frameworks and oversight processes.
  • Contributing to the growth of AI governance offerings and thought leadership initiatives.
What We're Looking For
  • Experience delivering AI governance, responsible AI, technology risk or model governance engagements.
  • Strong understanding of AI risk management frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience conducting governance assessments, risk reviews or control evaluations.
  • Knowledge of emerging AI technologies, including Generative AI and Large Language Models.
  • Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience working within consulting or advisory environments is highly desirable.
  • Exposure to regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Government or Consumer sectors would be advantageous.
Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team focused on one of the most important challenges facing organisations today. You'll work on high-profile AI transformation initiatives, collaborate with industry experts and play a key role in shaping how businesses adopt AI safely, responsibly and at scale.

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