Artificial Intelligence Certification Lead

BSI; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global standards organization is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Certification Lead to manage ISO 42001 implementation and provide accreditation leadership. The role requires strong experience in ISO audits and a degree in relevant fields such as Data Science or IT. Candidates should have a solid understanding of AI Management Systems and excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in AI applications.
• Experience delivering ISO standards and conducting audits.
• Good understanding of AI Management Systems and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ISO 42001 scheme globally.
• Provide expertise on AI management systems.
• Lead accreditation for AI Certification Body.

Skills

ISO 27001 audit experience

AI applications

Information Security Management

Strong written and oral English

Business Dutch language skills

Education

Degree in Data Science, IT, AI/ML, Maths, Physics

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Artificial Intelligence Certification Lead

Client: BSI

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

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Job Title: GQA Artificial Intelligence Certification Lead

Reports to: GQA Technical Manager

Location: NEW LOCATIONS CONSIDERED! Home based in the UK, USA, Netherlands, China. (Other locations considered for the right skills, expertise and experience.)

UPDATED INFORMATION ON THIS ROLE:

Be part of the future development of AI safety, regulation and advancement at BSI!

BSI is a well-established and globally respected organisation. In December 2023 we launched ISO 42001, a world leading international standard specifying requirements in the field of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

This is a period of rapid growth in our Artificial Intelligence (AI) business and we are seeking an additional Global Quality Assurance (GQA) AI Certification Lead to support this growth.

About the role:

This role provides accreditation leadership to our AI Certification Body, Notified Bodies and quality management teams globally. Main elements include:

• Managing the ISO 42001 scheme globally within ISO 17021 and other applicable accreditation requirements, as well as related regulated schemes (e.g. EU AI Act).
• Providing policy, input and expertise on AI management systems and developing related certification schemes.

About you:

• A degree or equivalent in Data Science, IT, AI/ML, Maths, Physics, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Statistics or similar subject.
• Experience in delivering ISO 27001 / 27701 / 9001, strong experience in audit of ISO 27001 (or ISO 13485)
• a MINIMUM of 1 year experience in AI applications, together with a further 3+ years’ experience in IT or data protection.
• Experience in accredited management system certification
• A good understanding of Information Security Management systems (ISO/IEC 27001) and an awareness of AI Management Systems (ISO/IEC 42001) and AI legislation
• An excellent standard of both written and oral business Dutch and English language skills

Travel Requirements:

The role is home based, with travel for supporting of training delivery, regulator/accreditor audits and for individual training. Additionally, opportunities may be taken to attend or speak at events that will support continuing professional development. Typically, this should constitute no more than 10% of your time, although this may initially be slightly higher during the initial learning phase of the job role. The candidate should hold and maintain a valid passport.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

As the leading global business standards company BSI helps 80,000 clients worldwide to improve their businesses. From business continuity to recycling waste, from medical devices to space exploration, we help businesses embed the habits of excellence so they perform better, manage risks more effectively and achieve sustainable growth, touching lives across the globe.

Our Excellence Behaviours: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviours represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business.

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