119 AI Ethics Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement institutional policies and guidelines for the ethical development and use of AI.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI research projects and applications.
• Provide expert consultation to faculty, researchers, and students on AI ethics issues.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and educational programs on AI ethics.
• Stay abreast of global trends, regulations, and best practices in AI ethics.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Advise on issues related to bias, fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy in AI systems.
• Contribute to research and publications on AI ethics and responsible innovation.
• Engage with external stakeholders and participate in relevant professional communities.
• Promote a culture of ethical awareness and responsible AI development across the institution.

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or a related field with a specialization in AI ethics or technology ethics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in advising on or researching AI ethics, technology ethics, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of ethical theories, principles, and frameworks as applied to AI.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, machine learning, data science, and their societal implications.
• Experience in policy development and implementation within an academic or research setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions and build consensus on complex ethical issues.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory landscapes concerning AI and data privacy.

• Develop, implement, and refine AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI systems, identifying potential biases, fairness issues, and privacy concerns.
• Advise product development teams and researchers on the ethical implications of AI technologies, providing actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and governance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and ethical standards.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to foster an ethical AI culture within the company.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, regulations, and public discourse surrounding AI ethics.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and industry groups, to contribute to the broader AI ethics community.
• Design and implement mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and auditing of AI systems for ethical compliance.
• Communicate complex ethical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Champion responsible innovation and build trust in the ethical application of AI.

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, or Ethics, with a specialization in AI or technology ethics.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working on AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology governance.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning principles, and their societal impacts.
• Expertise in ethical frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and bias mitigation techniques.
• Proven ability to translate complex ethical and technical concepts into practical guidance.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid or remote collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with relevant AI regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, AI Act proposals).
• Demonstrated passion for advancing ethical AI practices.

• Develop, implement, and refine AI ethics policies, guidelines, and frameworks for the organization.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments for new and existing AI systems and products.
• Advise engineering and product teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Research and stay abreast of evolving AI ethics regulations, standards, and societal concerns.
• Engage with stakeholders, including clients, regulators, and the public, to discuss and promote AI ethics.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics for internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate potential ethical risks and biases in AI algorithms and datasets.
• Contribute to thought leadership in the field of AI ethics through publications, conference presentations, and industry engagement.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and policy teams to ensure alignment with governance requirements.
• Champion a culture of ethical AI development and responsible innovation within the company.

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field such as Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, Social Sciences, or a related discipline with a focus on technology.
• Significant professional experience in AI ethics, technology policy, responsible AI, or a closely related area.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning concepts, and their potential societal impacts.
• Proven ability to develop and implement ethical frameworks and conduct risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Superb communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Experience in engaging with external stakeholders and participating in public discourse on technology ethics.
• Familiarity with global AI regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, AI Act).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

• Conduct comprehensive AI ethics risk assessments and impact analyses for client projects.
• Develop and implement AI ethics frameworks, policies, and guidelines tailored to client needs.
• Advise clients on best practices for responsible AI development and deployment, covering areas like fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on AI ethics for client teams.
• Stay current with evolving AI technologies, ethical considerations, regulatory landscapes, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, legal experts, and business stakeholders, to integrate ethical principles into AI lifecycles.
• Research and publish insights on emerging AI ethics issues.
• Communicate complex ethical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions for ethical AI challenges.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology ethics.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and develop policy frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Experience with AI governance and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.

AI Policy & Ethics Consultant

Active "SC" Clearance Required please

We are delivering a large-scale, multi-year AI and digital services programme aimed at transforming public-facing experiences. The programme focuses on building secure, responsible, and AI-powered services at scale, with strong emphasis on trust, transparency, accessibility, and common digital standards. Candidates will join a cross-functional team shaping next-generation AI products and services.

Overview

The AI Policy & Ethics Consultant will ensure responsible and ethical deployment of AI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AI ethics and policy reviews.
• Advise on transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Embed ethical governance in AI delivery.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in AI ethics, policy, and compliance.
• Experience embedding governance frameworks in delivery.
• Active UK Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience advising on AI in large-scale programmes.

AI Policy & Ethics Consultant

Artificial Intelligence Consultant

London | Remote Available for UK based Candidates

Up to £90k + Bonus & Benefits

Boutique strategy consulting organisation advancing a multi-year data and AI transformation agenda and building out unified AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for their clients to accelerate value realisation from AI, ML and GenAI investments.

You will help clients shift toward measurable business outcomes, responsible AI governance, and enterprise-wide enablement.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will define and operate an enterprise-scale AI Value , responsible for identifying, prioritising, and scaling AI initiatives that deliver quantifiable commercial impact across global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the AI Value Offices to identify and govern high-value AI use cases.
• Partner with C-suite, business, and technology stakeholders to define and execute a clear AI value roadmap.
• Oversee cross-functional squads building and scaling AI/ML/GenAI products across domains.
• Deliver AI programme governance including Responsible-AI, risk alignment, and benefit tracking.
• Produce executive-level reporting and steer-co material to communicate value outcomes and strategic alignment.
• Lead adoption through playbooks, lifecycle models, and change enablement.

Candidate Profile

• Proven background delivering enterprise-wide data or AI transformation initiatives within a top-tier consultancy or blue-chip corporate.
• Demonstrable experience leading AI value delivery, CoE mobilisation, or multi-disciplinary product teams.
• Technical literacy across data and AI ecosystems (Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, Kafka, LLMs).
• Exceptional stakeholder management up to CIO/CDO level with a track record of influence and measurable delivery.
• Strong grasp of responsible-AI, governance frameworks, and value-tracking methodologies.
• Agile delivery experience with pragmatic, outcome-driven leadership style.

This is a strategic opportunity to define the enterprise AI agenda for a global organisation at scale. You will operate with direct C-suite visibility, measurable impact, and the autonomy to shape the value office blueprint across multiple markets.