AI Governance Manager (SC Cleared)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior AI Governance Manager to provide leadership in AI governance, ensuring compliance and ethical use of AI technologies. This contract role emphasizes governance framework development and collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should possess significant experience in AI governance, data ethics, and regulatory compliance in a complex, regulated environment, with strong communication and management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI governance, data ethics, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and associated risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create actionable governance policies.
• Experience at a senior management level in regulated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Oversee AI risk and regulatory compliance for services and platforms.
• Translate technical concepts into clear governance policies.
• Advise stakeholders on AI-related risks and controls.
• Embed responsible AI practices across teams.
• Support governance forums related to AI adoption.

Skills

AI governance

Data ethics

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing

Job description

Senior AI Governance Manager (Contract - SC Cleared)

Location: Glasgow
Rate: £650-£700 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months
Security Clearance: SC Cleared (essential)
Start: ASAP
Positions: 1

We are seeking a Senior AI Governance Manager to provide leadership and oversight for AI governance, data ethics, and regulatory compliance within a complex, regulated environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring AI technologies are developed and used responsibly, safely, and in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls

• Provide oversight of AI risk, data ethics, and regulatory compliance across AI-enabled services and platforms

• Translate complex AI and technical concepts into clear, practical governance policies and guidance

• Advise senior stakeholders on AI-related risks, controls, and decision-making

• Work closely with technical, legal, risk, and policy teams to embed responsible AI practices

• Support assurance, reporting, and governance forums related to AI adoption

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in AI governance, data ethics, or regulatory compliance

• Strong understanding of AI technologies, associated risks, and emerging governance challenges

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills

• Demonstrated ability to turn complex technical concepts into clear, actionable governance policies

• Experience operating at a senior management level in large or regulated organisations

Nice to Have

• Experience working in public sector or security-conscious environments

• Familiarity with AI standards, frameworks, or regulatory guidance (e.g. responsible AI, model risk, algorithmic transparency)

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior governance professional to shape and influence responsible AI adoption on a high-profile programme.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.