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# AI and Data Governance

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** Stoke Gifford, UK
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Security Management, Machine Learning, SC Clearance, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815150109-ai-and-data-governance

## About the Role

* Proven background in data governance, risk management, or AI ethics within defence, aerospace, or government sectors.
 * Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System).
 * Hands-on understanding of data management principles, MLOps lifecycles, and model auditing.
 * Must have active UK SC clearance (or active DV clearance).

## Description

Location: Bristol / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)

Security Clearance: Must have active SC clearance (DV Preferred)

Day Rate: £600 - £700 / day (Inside IR35)

AI & Data Governance Lead

We are looking on behalf of our client, a leading defence consultancy, for an AI & Data Governance Lead to establish and oversee robust framework models for AI deployments across mission-critical defence and security programs. You will bridge the gap between military end-users, data engineers, and regulatory standards to ensure compliant, ethical, and secure AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

 * Framework Development: Build and enforce AI governance and data quality frameworks tailored to defence standards and military applications.
 * Risk & Compliance: Identify, assess, and manage operational and ethical risks associated with machine learning models and automated decision-making.
 * Data Lifecycle Management: Oversee classification, lineage, and access controls for sensitive datasets across multi-domain environments.
 * Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex technical AI risks into clear strategic advice for senior defence clients and leaders.

Requirements

 * Proven background in data governance, risk management, or AI ethics within defence, aerospace, or government sectors.
 * Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System).
 * Hands-on understanding of data management principles, MLOps lifecycles, and model auditing.
 * Must have active UK SC clearance (or active DV clearance).


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