Data Governance and AI Consultant

iO Associates; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a data governance and AI risk specialist for a permanent hybrid role in the UK public sector consultancy. You will help shape data governance, DPIAs, and AI assurance in client engagements, ensuring compliance and robust governance artefacts.

Join a premier consultancy advising public sector clients on data management, compliance, and responsible AI deployment. The role requires SC clearance and offers hybrid working with on-site presence in the South / South West UK.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data governance, DPIAs and data quality frameworks.
• Practical exposure to AI risk management and lifecycle assurance.
• Familiarity with MLOps and cloud ecosystems (Azure ML, Databricks, Fabric).
• Background in defence, maritime, geospatial, or energy sectors is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead client workshops, build operating models, and produce governance artefacts aligned to SFIA 4 standards.
• Advise on data management, compliance, and responsible AI deployment for public sector clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data governance and AI assurance processes.

Skills

Data governance

DPIAs

Data quality

AI risk management

MLOps

Cloud ecosystems

Tools

Azure ML

Databricks

Fabric

Job description

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.