Ai Policy And Ethics Consultant – Outside Ir35
Posted 1 week ago by 1756963068
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The AI Policy & Ethics Consultant will support a government department in shaping the responsible adoption of AI technologies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves providing expertise in AI policy, governance, and ethical frameworks while engaging with various stakeholders. The consultant will also develop guidance on transparency and fairness in AI systems and monitor emerging regulations. The position is hybrid and outside IR35, with an initial contract of six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise on AI policy, governance, and ethical frameworks.
- Advise on responsible AI adoption, balancing innovation with accountability and assurance.
- Develop guidance on transparency, fairness, and explainability of AI systems.
- Conduct risk assessments relating to data use, bias, and potential unintended consequences.
- Define standards for human oversight, accountability, and decision-making boundaries.
- Draft policy documentation, ethical guidelines, and governance playbooks.
- Engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to ensure best practice alignment.
- Monitor emerging AI regulation and international standards, advising on applicability.
- Support knowledge transfer and awareness-building across delivery teams.
Key Skills:
- Strong track record in AI ethics, governance, and policy advisory.
- Deep understanding of data protection, information governance, and regulatory landscapes.
- Familiarity with responsible AI frameworks (e.g. transparency, fairness, accountability).
- Experience shaping policy in complex or regulated environments (public sector experience desirable).
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to bridge policy and technical teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate principles into practical governance measures.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
AI Policy & Ethics Consultant – Government Department | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid (London)
We are seeking an experienced AI Policy & Ethics Consultant to support a government department on a strategic programme of work. This role will focus on shaping the responsible adoption of AI technologies, ensuring alignment with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and public sector governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expertise on AI policy, governance, and ethical frameworks.
- Advise on responsible AI adoption, balancing innovation with accountability and assurance.
- Develop guidance on transparency, fairness, and explainability of AI systems.
- Conduct risk assessments relating to data use, bias, and potential unintended consequences.
- Define standards for human oversight, accountability, and decision-making boundaries.
- Draft policy documentation, ethical guidelines, and governance playbooks.
- Engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to ensure best practice alignment.
- Monitor emerging AI regulation and international standards, advising on applicability.
- Support knowledge transfer and awareness-building across delivery teams.
Skills & Experience
- Strong track record in AI ethics, governance, and policy advisory.
- Deep understanding of data protection, information governance, and regulatory landscapes.
- Familiarity with responsible AI frameworks (e.g. transparency, fairness, accountability).
- Experience shaping policy in complex or regulated environments (public sector experience desirable).
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to bridge policy and technical teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate principles into practical governance measures.
Contract Details
- Location: Hybrid – London
- Length: 6 months initial contract (extensions likely)
- IR35: Outside IR35