Data Governance and AI Consultant

Location: South / South West UK (Hybrid, 2 days/week on-site)

Clearance: SC Required (Active or lapsed)

Contract: Permanent | 1-Month Notice Preferred

The Role

Join a premier consultancy advising public sector clients on data management, compliance, and responsible AI deployment.

Key Focus Areas

• Data Governance: Establish data quality rules, stewardship models, lineage, and metadata catalogues (e.g., Purview, Collibra).

• AI Assurance: Validate training data, define model testing/acceptance criteria, and set up drift monitoring and risk controls.

• Advisory & Delivery: Lead client workshops, build operating models, and produce clear governance artefacts aligned to SFIA 4 standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record in data governance, DPIAs, and data quality frameworks.

• Practical exposure to AI risk management and lifecycle assurance.

• Familiarity with MLOps/cloud ecosystems (Azure ML, Databricks, Fabric).

• Background in defence, maritime, geospatial, or energy sectors is a strong plus.

• Active or restorable UK SC clearance.