SC Cleared Data Ethicist

Rate: Up to £620 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London or Manchester (1-2 days per week on-site)
Contract: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC required

We're hiring an experienced SC-cleared Data Ethicist to support the delivery of a high-profile central government data and AI programme. This role focuses on ensuring ethical, responsible, and transparent use of data and AI technologies, balancing innovation with public trust, compliance, and societal impact.

This is a hands-on advisory and governance role, working closely with data scientists, engineers, architects, policy teams, and senior stakeholders to embed ethical principles into data-driven services and decision-making processes.

• Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
• Proven experience as a Data Ethicist or in responsible AI / data ethics roles within central government or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of ethical frameworks for data and AI (e.g. fairness, accountability, transparency, explainability)
• Experience applying ethical principles to AI/ML models and data-driven products
• Knowledge of UK regulatory and ethical standards (e.g. GDPR, ICO guidance, AI assurance frameworks)
• Familiarity with bias detection, mi...