Technical AI Consultant - Assurance & Risk (SC/DV Cleared)

VIQU IT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Technical AI Consultant to provide leadership in AI adoption for high-security projects in London. The ideal candidate will possess active SC clearance and extensive AI/ML expertise, focusing on assurance and risk management. This role offers the chance to contribute to significant AI projects and work with leading experts in the field. Candidates with a solid technical foundation and ethical considerations in AI are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile AI projects

Collaboration with leading experts

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance, DV desirable.
• Deep technical expertise in AI/ML and lifecycle management.
• Experience in embedding trust and ethical considerations in AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on AI adoption.
• Implement AI assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct technical evaluation of AI/ML solutions.
• Advise on ethical and operational compliance.
• Support safe deployment of AI systems.

Skills

Technical expertise in AI/ML

Hands-on experience with model development

Assurance and risk management

Ability to communicate with technical/non-technical stakeholders

Tools

Knowledge of ISO standards

Knowledge of NIST standards

Knowledge of FIPA standards

Job description

Technical AI Consultant - Assurance & Risk (SC/DV Cleared) – Location: London + UK travel | Contract: Inside IR35 – SC cleared (DV desirable) candidates only.

Morela is supporting our client in recruiting a highly skilled TechnicalAI Consultant - Assurance & Risk to provide technical leadership in the adoption of AI across high-security projects. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong professional with hands‑on AI/ML expertise and a solid background in Assuracne and Risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on AI adoption, including AI/ML system design, validation, and operational deployment.
• Implement and enhance AI assurance and risk management frameworks across high-security projects.
• Conduct technical evaluation, testing, and validation of AI/ML solutions to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Advise teams on ethical, regulatory, and operational compliance, integrating AI governance into project delivery.
• Support safe deployment of AI systems, guiding MLOps best practices and risk mitigation strategies.

Candidate Requirements

• Active SC clearance (DV desirable).
• Deep technical expertise in AI/ML, including hands‑on experience with model development, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Strong experience in assurance, risk management, or governance in high‑security environments.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO, NIST, and FIPA.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience in embedding trust, safety, and ethical considerations into AI adoption.

Why Join

• Contribute to high-profile AI projects of national importance.
• Work alongside leading experts in AI, risk, and assurance.
• Shape the future of safe, responsible, and trustworthy AI in secure environments.

If you are an SC/DV cleared AI professional with a strong technical background and experience in assurance and risk, please contact me for immediate consideration.