1,319 Ethics jobs in the United Kingdom

Publishing Ethics Analyst
Are you meticulous in your fact-checking with a strong sense of natural justice?
Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?
Location: UK
About Our Team
At Elsevier, we collaborate with leading academics, researchers, and practitioners to create trusted content that advances knowledge and improves outcomes. Our team focuses on identifying, commissioning, developing, and publishing high-quality content for the international Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) market. We prioritize timely delivery, impactful content, and robust support for our authors and customers, using the latest technologies and data to innovate continuously.
About the Role
We are seeking a Publishing Ethics Analyst to strengthen our team, a collaborative and analytical colleague who is meticulous in their fact-checking, has a strong sense of natural justice, and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in an STM discipline and at least two years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organizations, or research integrity within academic institutes. You will report to the Publishing Ethics Lead and provide support and advice to Acquisitions Editors and Publishers in their handling of publishing ethical allegations, following Elsevier and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) best practices and policies.
Responsibilities
+ Take lead on, or offer advice and support to colleagues in the review and resolution of ethics and integrity issues
+ Preliminary analysis of concerns flagged by internal colleagues, external complainants
+ Work with E&I Lead to assess issues and evaluate which require escalation to Legal
+ Communicating concerns, as needed, to AEs/CSs and Publishers for due consideration
+ Assist in drafting language for AEs/CSs to communicate with Authors when concerns about research integrity and publishing ethics are raised
+ Assist AEs/CSs in drafting language to communicate with SMEs involved in ethics cases
+ Work with colleagues, close investigations with agreed outcomes, including take down of content, errata publication, and maintenance of records
Requirements
+ Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
+ Have 1-2 years experience of scientific and medical publishing preferable
+ Have knowledge of peer-review and the book publishing process preferable
+ Have excellent communication skills
+ Have great analytical, organizational and prioritization skills
+ Have the ability to work methodically, problem-solving and fact-checking
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
+ Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
+ Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
+ Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
+ Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
+ Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
+ Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
About Us
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Publishing Ethics Expert
Do you enjoy supporting Ethics investigations?
Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?
Location: UK, China or NL
About our Team
STM Journals publishes more than 2,600 peer-reviewed journals. Elsevier is committed to nurturing and upholding research integrity within our journals and within the wider research community. The role of the Expert in Publishing Ethics is to support this commitment by advising on best practice in handling ethical allegations in all fields of research, conducting investigations when allegations of unethical misconduct is raised, providing input to initiatives which aim to prevent or detect ethical issues, and training internal and external stakeholders on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Elsevier best practices and policies. The role involves support to editors, while always respecting and upholding the independence of editors' decision making.
About the Role
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical colleague, who is meticulous in their fact-checking and problem-solving, has a strong sense of natural justice and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in a STM discipline and at least three years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organisations (e.g. publisher or editor role), or research integrity within academic institutes.
Responsibilities
+ Assessment of activities by authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors and others
+ Supporting editors in assessing allegations including plagiarism, duplication, authorship disputes, peer review manipulation, and figure manipulation/duplication
+ Providing editors with comments on potential corrections, editor notes, expressions of concern and retraction notices
+ Liaison with legal and communications experts, as appropriate
+ Managing cases involving multiple journals and networks of stakeholders
+ Communicating precisely and diplomatically with all stakeholders.
+ Raising awareness and knowledge levels of ethical policies and procedures.
Requirements
+ A minimum of three years' relevant experience, direct publishing and editorial experience or Research Integrity experience is desirable
+ Degree in an academic discipline
+ Knowledge of peer-review and the publishing process, and ethical guidelines (e.g. COPE best practices)
+ Fluent English in both written and speaking
+ Excellent communications skills
+ Experience supporting editors or other senior academics
+ Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, academic societies, and professional organizations
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
+ Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
+ Wellbeing programs
+ Life assurance
+ Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
+ Save As You Earn share option scheme
+ Travel Season ticket loan
+ Electric Vehicle Scheme
+ Optional Dental Insurance
+ Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
+ RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
+ Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
+ Access to extensive learning and development resources
+ Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Publishing Ethics Expert
Do you enjoy supporting Ethics investigations?
Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?
Location: UK, China or NL
About our Team
STM Journals publishes more than 2,600 peer-reviewed journals. Elsevier is committed to nurturing and upholding research integrity within our journals and within the wider research community. The role of the Expert in Publishing Ethics is to support this commitment by advising on best practice in handling ethical allegations in all fields of research, conducting investigations when allegations of unethical misconduct is raised, providing input to initiatives which aim to prevent or detect ethical issues, and training internal and external stakeholders on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Elsevier best practices and policies. The role involves support to editors, while always respecting and upholding the independence of editors' decision making.
About the Role
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical colleague, who is meticulous in their fact-checking and problem-solving, has a strong sense of natural justice and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in a STM discipline and at least three years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organisations (e.g. publisher or editor role), or research integrity within academic institutes.
Responsibilities
+ Assessment of activities by authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors and others
+ Supporting editors in assessing allegations including plagiarism, duplication, authorship disputes, peer review manipulation, and figure manipulation/duplication
+ Providing editors with comments on potential corrections, editor notes, expressions of concern and retraction notices
+ Liaison with legal and communications experts, as appropriate
+ Managing cases involving multiple journals and networks of stakeholders
+ Communicating precisely and diplomatically with all stakeholders.
+ Raising awareness and knowledge levels of ethical policies and procedures.
Requirements
+ A minimum of three years' relevant experience, direct publishing and editorial experience or Research Integrity experience is desirable
+ Degree in an academic discipline
+ Knowledge of peer-review and the publishing process, and ethical guidelines (e.g. COPE best practices)
+ Fluent English in both written and speaking
+ Excellent communications skills
+ Experience supporting editors or other senior academics
+ Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, academic societies, and professional organizations
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
+ Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
+ Wellbeing programs
+ Life assurance
+ Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
+ Save As You Earn share option scheme
+ Travel Season ticket loan
+ Electric Vehicle Scheme
+ Optional Dental Insurance
+ Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
+ RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
+ Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
+ Access to extensive learning and development resources
+ Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Our client, a forward-thinking technology company at the forefront of artificial intelligence development, is seeking a highly qualified and visionary AI Ethics Lead to join their innovative team in **Leicester, Leicestershire, UK**. This pivotal role is responsible for establishing and championing ethical guidelines and best practices throughout the entire AI development lifecycle. You will be instrumental in shaping the responsible innovation of AI technologies, ensuring that our client's AI solutions are developed and deployed in a fair, transparent, and beneficial manner. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing AI ethics frameworks, conducting ethical risk assessments for new AI projects, and providing guidance to engineering and product teams on ethical considerations. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of ethical awareness within the organisation, through training, workshops, and ongoing dialogue. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of AI technologies, coupled with a deep knowledge of ethical principles, societal implications, and relevant regulatory landscapes. A background in philosophy, law, social sciences, or a related field, with a demonstrable focus on technology ethics, is highly desirable. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills are essential to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, leadership, and external bodies. Proven experience in developing and implementing ethical policies or frameworks in a technology context is required. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of cutting-edge AI development and contribute to building trustworthy and responsible AI systems for the future, working from a key location in Leicester.

Our client, a leader in AI innovation, is seeking a forward-thinking AI Ethics Specialist to join their pioneering team. This role will operate on a fully remote basis, allowing exceptional talent to contribute from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of ensuring artificial intelligence technologies are developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and equitably. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of AI/ML principles, combined with deep knowledge of ethical frameworks, regulatory landscapes, and societal implications of advanced technologies. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to embed ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement ethical AI frameworks, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new AI projects and products.
• Advise engineering and product teams on potential ethical issues and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and research evolving AI ethics regulations and industry standards globally.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and civil society organisations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on AI ethics for internal teams.
• Contribute to public discourse and thought leadership on responsible AI.
• Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to ethical principles and regulations.
• Investigate and address ethical concerns raised by internal or external parties.
• Champion a culture of ethical awareness and responsible innovation within the organisation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, Public Policy, or a related field with a focus on technology ethics.
• Demonstrated experience working on AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology policy.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and AI development processes.
• Familiarity with ethical frameworks, bias detection/mitigation techniques, and privacy-preserving methods.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders and building consensus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Knowledge of relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).

This unique opportunity allows you to shape the future of AI from a distance, contributing significantly to ethical technology development from Brighton, East Sussex, UK and beyond.

Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation and is seeking a dedicated AI Ethics Specialist to join their pioneering team in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK . This hybrid role is crucial for ensuring that the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies are conducted responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with societal values and regulatory frameworks. You will play a key role in shaping ethical guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and fostering a culture of responsible AI.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain ethical frameworks and guidelines for AI development and deployment.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments of AI systems and projects.
• Advise R&D teams on ethical considerations related to AI algorithms, data usage, and bias mitigation.
• Monitor evolving AI ethics regulations, standards, and best practices globally.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams to ensure compliance and responsible innovation.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics to internal stakeholders.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and the public, on AI ethics issues.
• Identify potential ethical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of AI governance structures and processes.
• Champion ethical AI principles throughout the organization.
• Research and stay abreast of emerging ethical challenges in AI, such as fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy.
• Document ethical considerations and decision-making processes.
• Participate in ethical review boards and provide expert input.
• Foster open dialogue and discussion on AI ethics within the company.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, or a related field with a specialization in AI ethics or technology ethics.
• Proven experience working with AI technologies and a strong understanding of their ethical implications.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning, and data science principles.
• Knowledge of relevant ethical theories, frameworks, and regulatory landscapes (e.g., GDPR, AI Act).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ethical issues clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting impact assessments or risk analyses is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a hybrid work environment.
• A passion for promoting responsible innovation and ethical technology.
• Experience in policy development or advocacy is a plus.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and contribute to building trustworthy and beneficial artificial intelligence systems in Oxford .

Our client is at the forefront of innovation and is seeking a visionary AI Ethics Lead to spearhead ethical AI development and deployment. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for establishing and implementing robust ethical frameworks, guidelines, and best practices for artificial intelligence systems. Your role will involve advising on the ethical implications of AI technologies, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You will collaborate closely with AI researchers, data scientists, product managers, and legal teams to foster a culture of responsible AI innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AI, ethics, philosophy, or a related field, with demonstrable experience in applying ethical principles to AI development. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential. You should have a deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, data privacy, and algorithmic bias. The ability to communicate complex ethical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, is crucial. This role requires a proactive and influential individual who can champion ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and ensuring its development benefits society. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing ethical AI policies and guidelines.
• Conducting ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Advising on fairness, transparency, accountability, and safety in AI systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate ethical considerations.
• Staying abreast of evolving AI ethics research, regulations, and best practices.
• Providing training and raising awareness on AI ethics within the organization.
• Engaging with external stakeholders on AI ethics topics.
• Contributing to the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy laws.

A Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is highly preferred. Experience in developing AI ethics frameworks or working within an AI ethics committee is a significant advantage. This is a unique opportunity to lead the charge in building trustworthy and beneficial AI.

Our client, a cutting-edge AI research and development company based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK , is seeking an innovative AI Ethics Researcher to join their pioneering team. This role is crucial in ensuring that our advanced AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with societal values. You will be at the forefront of exploring complex ethical dilemmas in AI, conducting in-depth research, and developing frameworks and guidelines for responsible AI development. Key responsibilities include analyzing the societal impact of AI technologies, identifying potential biases and risks, and proposing mitigation strategies. You will collaborate closely with AI engineers, data scientists, policymakers, and ethicists to integrate ethical considerations into the entire AI lifecycle, from design to deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in fields such as Philosophy, Ethics, Computer Science, Law, or Social Sciences, with a specialization in AI ethics or technology ethics. Demonstrable experience in research, policy analysis, or developing ethical guidelines for technology is highly desirable. You should have a deep understanding of current AI technologies, their capabilities, and their potential societal implications. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and written/verbal communication skills are essential for articulating complex ethical arguments and engaging with diverse stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid working model, combining collaborative office-based work in Leeds with the flexibility of remote work. You will contribute to shaping the future of AI, ensuring it benefits humanity while minimizing potential harm. If you are passionate about ethical technology and eager to make a meaningful contribution to the responsible advancement of AI, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, a cutting-edge research institution at the forefront of AI innovation, is seeking an experienced AI Ethics Researcher to join their distinguished team in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK . This pivotal role will involve investigating, analyzing, and developing frameworks and guidelines for the ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. You will contribute to shaping responsible AI practices, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth research on AI ethics topics, collaborating with AI engineers and data scientists to integrate ethical considerations into the development lifecycle, and publishing findings in academic journals and industry reports. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, philosophy, law, social sciences) with a specialization in AI ethics. Proven research experience, excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely are essential. Familiarity with machine learning concepts and the societal implications of AI is highly desirable. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of focused in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, fostering both individual research and team synergy. If you are passionate about navigating the complex ethical landscape of AI and contributing to its responsible advancement, we invite you to apply.