AI Governance Lead (REF: 759214)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an AI Governance Lead to develop and implement AI governance frameworks that adhere to GDPR principles. This role involves ensuring compliance in AI systems, overseeing data protection assessments, and coordinating with various teams to maintain legal standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GDPR and privacy laws.
• Experience in data governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI governance frameworks compliant with GDPR.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Monitor AI systems for compliance with GDPR over time.

Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Data governance

Compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Experience with AI/ML technologies

Experience in risk management

Job description

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AI Governance Lead (REF: 759214), slough

• Develop and implement AI governance frameworks that align with GDPR principles, including data protection by design and by default.
• Ensure lawful, fair, and transparent data processing in all AI systems, particularly regarding automated decision-making and profiling under Articles 13–22 of the GDPR.
• Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for AI use cases to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks.
• Collaborate with Data Protection Officers (DPOs), legal teams, and technical leads to ensure GDPR-compliant AI development and deployment.
• Monitor AI systems for compliance with GDPR over time, including auditability, explainability, and data subject rights (e.g., access, rectification, erasure).
• Lead training and awareness programs to build organizational understanding of AI risks and GDPR responsibilities.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments in AI and data protection (e.g., EU AI Act) and adjust governance policies accordingly.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GDPR and related privacy laws, particularly as they apply to AI, automated decision-making, and data subject rights.
• Experience in data governance, compliance, or risk management, preferably in contexts involving AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and lifecycle, including how data is collected, processed, and used in model training and inference.
• Proven ability to conduct or oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and implement data protection by design and default.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working across legal, compliance, IT, and data science teams.
• Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Up-to-date understanding of emerging AI regulations, such as the EU AI Act, and ability to anticipate their impact on governance policies.