Data Governance and AI Consultant

Data \& AI Governance 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.