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**AI Governance Manager****Permanent****Manchester****£50,379 - £60,178****Hybrid – 2 x days a week in the office**# # Introduction# # Purpose of the RoleYou’ll develop and implement AI governance frameworks that align with legal, regulatory, ethical, and international standards. Working across the organisation with technical teams, projects, legal experts, and business stakeholders, you’ll embed responsible AI practices and compliance into our AI-driven future.# # Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you'll be responsible for:* Assess and mitigate AI-related risks, ensuring transparency, fairness, explainability, privacy, and accountability* Conduct audits, compliance reporting, and drive AI-related governance initiatives, including incident management* Provide training and guidance on responsible and ethical AI for business stakeholders and leadership# # What We Are Looking ForYou’ll thrive in this role if you bring:* Experience in AI ethics, risk management, and compliance frameworks* Experience implementing AI governance, policies, risk mitigation and compliance strategies* Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to responsible AI* Relevant certifications such as AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM# # What’s in It for YouYou’ll enjoy a flexible work environment and benefits designed to support your growth and wellbeing:* 35-hour week with flexible working options* Enhanced contributory pension scheme (up to 11.5% employer contribution)* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure* Comprehensive health coverage from day one, including Bupa PMI and Health Cash Plan* Eco-friendly transport schemes, including electric vehicles and cycle-to-work options# # Diversity and Inclusion StatementAt AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.# # Application ProcessRead the full job description and upload your most recent CV and Cover Letter by following the link provided. Application deadline: Sunday 4th January. Interviews will take place w/c 12th & 19th January 2026.**Recruitment Agencies**We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.# # # **Full Job Description****Summary**Purpose: In your role as AI Governance Manager, you operate within the (Enterprise Technology) Data Protection and Compliance team. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of AQA’s AI governance framework and for the delivery and management of related governance and operational processes whilst directly contributing to the embedding AI governance practices and frameworks across the organisation. You will possess an inherent and robust understanding of AI ethical and governance principles, legislation, technologies, and regulation and have demonstrable experience in the application and delivery of related governance. You will ensure that the organisation operates in alignment with and adherence to any and all relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational governance and policy requirements, influencing, guiding and where necessary facilitating compliance. You will provide business stakeholders with timely and effective advice / guidance and support, shaping and guiding how they may effectively and proportionately achieve any required levels of compliance. You will promote the effective and proportionate delivery of AI related governance through a variety of mechanisms including: • effective stakeholder engagement / communication • creation and delivery of training & awareness content • application of consultative technical expertise / subject matter knowledge • delivery of governance, risk management and related performance monitoring / reporting • collaborative management and leadership skills You will be familiar with, and ideally have experience of, the use of tools / platforms to deliver of AI related management, governance, and compliance. You will foster a positive culture of responsible and ethical AI use throughout the organisation ensuring adequate and proportionate compliance with all relevant domestic / national and international DP and AI regulations. You will provide business stakeholders and senior leadership with regular assessments and reporting covering AI governance health, compliance performance and any related risks / issues and suggestions for how they might be addressed.Landscape: The Enterprise Technology Division sits within the Corporate Services Division, enabling the centralised delivery of core corporate services. In addition, Enterprise Technology operates in close partnership with Assessment Technology and Programme Management, collectively delivering the full IT service portfolio of current operations to future change programmes. The AI Governance Manager role sits within the Architecture and Security department in the Corporate Services Office - Enterprise Technology business area, reporting to the Group Data Protection & AI Ethics/Governance Lead. This role is a management position that requires collaboration and close working with cross-functional teams, wider team members, technical teams, legal, and business units. Enterprise Technology consists of the following functions: Service Delivery Enterprise IT Services (Core IT Delivery teams - desktop, systems & infrastructure) Enterprise Applications Architecture & Security Architecture & Security consists of: Architecture (including Enterprise oversight) Security & Risk Security Operations (including Security Operations Centre) Data Protection & Compliance The Data Protection and Compliance team compromises of 5 team members delivering into the roles of: Group Data Protection and AI Ethics lead Data Protection Manager AI Governance Manager Data Protection Administrators(s) Activities: Develop and implement an AI governance framework to ensure alignment with legal, ethical, and organisational policies. Manage the main day-to-day contact with the business to advise on potential complaints and AI incidents, ensuring that all incidents are investigated, and remedial action is undertaken in accordance with AI and Data Protection regulations. Manage day-to-day AI compliance, advising on AI requirements and best practice. Draft, implement, and maintain policies, asset inventories, incident logs, and ethical risk assessments related to AI ethics, governance, risk, and usage. Implement and manage ethical framework processes for review, approval, and deployment of AI within new projects being implemented across AQA and its partner organisations. Collaborate with technical teams, legal, and business units to embed ethical AI practices into all operational processes. Assess and mitigate risks related to AI transparency, fair use, explainability, bias, safety, and misuse. Ensure that AQA is compliant with requirements for AI under ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001 standards and contribute to audits as required. Monitor compliance with international, regional, and industry-specific AI regulations and deal with any queries or complaints ensuring incorporation of any changes within policies and procedures.