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Posted 21 July, 2026

AI Governance & Privacy Project Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

AI GOVERNANCE & PRIVACY PROJECT MANAGERInitial 6mth contract with scope to extend - Pro rata salary £90k PA

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(Sponsorship is Unavailable)Start date - ASAP.This role will primarily focus on building out our AI governance program and supporting the global privacy and data protection programme.

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  • Support the AI compliance program, with a focus on maintaining data and AI inventories and maps to ensure compliance with applicable AI laws and regulations.
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  • Perform other tasks related to supporting data governance and AI compliance programs as reasonably required
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  • Collaborate with different business teams to enhance the data retention and destruction program
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  • Promote adoption of privacy and data governance best practices through training and education initiatives
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  • Foster a culture of data responsibility and compliance by promoting data literacy and awareness across all levels of the organisation
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  • Champion innovation in data governance by identifying and implementing cutting-edge solutions to address emerging enterprise-level data challenges
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Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

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  • Report to the Global Privacy and Data Protection Director (London-based)
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  • Work closely with Global Privacy and Risk Management teams, including:\n
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    • Operational Risk
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    • Ethics and Compliance
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    • Contract Risk
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  • Engage with regional business stakeholders, including:\n
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    • Regional Managing Directors
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    • Regional Boards
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    • Regional Risk Management representatives
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  • Collaborate with central services teams:\n
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    • Finance
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    • HR
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    • IT
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  • Liaise with other risk roles outside Risk Management (e.g. SOX monitoring teams)
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  • Interface with external advisors such as lawyers, insurance brokers, and the wider Risk, Ethics and Compliance team
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Qualifications & Experience

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  • AI and Data Governance Expertise:\n
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    • Strong understanding of AI, data architectures, governance frameworks, data warehousing, data integrity, and stewardship practices
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  • Regulatory Knowledge:\n
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    • Strong understanding of AI, data protection, privacy, and data governance regulatory requirements
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  • Experience:\n
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    • Privacy and project management experience
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    • Professional background preferred (e.g. legal, finance, audit)
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  • Risk Evaluation:\n
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    • Ability to assess risks, articulate issues, build consensus, and implement effective solutions
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  • Education & Background:\n
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    • Bachelor's degree preferred
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    • 5-8 years of relevant experience in privacy, data governance, data quality management, electronic information systems, and/or compliance in a multinational organisation.
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  • Certifications (desirable):\n
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    • AIGP
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    • CIPM
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    • CIPP
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