AI Governance and Audit Specialist

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.  

Within the Digital Trust Team, we are pleased to be expanding into AI Governance. This is a new and exciting role for someone who has a real interest in this area. 

• Job Title - AI Governance and Audit Specialist
• Job Type - Permanent 
• Location - UK Field Based - Frequent UK Travel required 
• Hours - 37.5 Hours per week 
• Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience  
• Industry - Business Assurance 

Overview of the role

• To provide support to clients with the AI delivery, governance and certification alongside the Senior Team 
• Assist in AI risk assessment, control reviews and evidence collection 
• Providing pre sales technical reports to clients 
• Supporting evaluations aligned to regulatory standards and frameworks including ISO 42001 and integration with ISO 27001 

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is looking to make a difference in the world of AI - Ethics & Governance. The role is focused on somebody with a data science interest as opposed to software developing or coding. We will be investing in your training, covering product and service offerings, technical standards and also once training completed, to move forward on a pathway to complete Lead Auditor certifications. 

You will also have the following: 

• Minimum of a degree within one of the following fields: 
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Data Science 
  • Computer Science
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related field (due to Lead Auditor training requirements) 
• Full driving license for use in the UK 

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: 

• Sales performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
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SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.