Current Opening at ojas.design
About the Role:
We are seeking a pioneering Digital Trust & Responsible AI Practice Manager to establish and lead a specialist capability within ojas.design. This role will be responsible for developing and delivering client services that support ethical, secure, transparent, and inclusive technology adoption, particularly in the AI and data space.
This role combines strategic foresight, technical fluency, governance understanding, and people leadership. You will work across advisory, design, and implementation to ensure clients can adopt emerging technologies responsibly while maintaining public trust and organisational integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
Practice Development
Design and grow the Digital Trust & Responsible AI capability, including frameworks, methodologies, and advisory offers
Define and codify service offerings around AI governance, ethical design, algorithmic assurance, risk frameworks, and regulatory readiness
Build a trusted knowledge base and library of tools that support client and team use
Client Engagement
Lead high-impact client engagements that balance innovation with ethics, governance, and system accountability
Advise clients on emerging AI risks, compliance with regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, UK AI Principles), and adoption of trust-building practices
Support the integration of trust-by-design into digital strategy, service design, and transformation programmes
Thought Leadership
Represent ojas.design in external forums, panels, and knowledge-sharing platforms on topics related to AI, ethics, and digital trust
Shape internal and external publications on topics such as algorithmic fairness, human-AI interaction, and AI readiness frameworks
Stay ahead of industry developments in AI governance, trust architecture, and emerging regulation
Capability Building
Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team with skills in AI ethics, data strategy, cybersecurity, service design, and risk
Collaborate with other practice leads across strategy, transformation, and design to embed trust and responsibility into all engagements
Foster an internal culture of ethical awareness, critical curiosity, and proactive foresight
Skills and Competencies:
Essential
Strong consulting experience in digital ethics, AI governance, risk, or emerging technology strategy
Expertise in developing or applying AI frameworks (e.g., OECD Principles, EU AI Act risk tiers, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF)
Understanding of data governance, privacy, explainability, and fairness in algorithmic systems
Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders
Track record of leading teams and delivering client-facing advisory services in digital, innovation, or public sector contexts
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with comfort navigating ethical ambiguity and complex ecosystems
Desirable
Exposure to sectors where digital trust is critical (e.g. health, mobility, finance, government, or tech)
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams spanning design, data science, legal, and policy domains
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, human-centred AI design, and safety-by-design practices
Academic background or certifications in digital ethics, information security, AI policy, or related areas (e.g. REAICI, CIPP/E, ISO/IEC certifications)
About ojas.design
About ojas.design
ojas.design is a purpose-led transformation and design consultancy. We help organisations solve complex problems, shape strategic futures, and create impactful change, by blending systems thinking, human-centred design, and technology innovation. We work across sectors, guiding startups, public bodies, and enterprise clients to adopt better ways of working, thinking, and building.
With increasing client demand around ethical innovation and digital responsibility, we are expanding our capabilities in digital trust, responsible AI, and governance-by-design.
Why Join ojas.design?
Be at the forefront of shaping responsible AI and digital trust practices for the next generation of organisations
Influence how clients build, govern, and scale trusted technologies with human and social impact in mind
Collaborate across strategy, design, and systems to drive ethical transformation
Access to flexible working, personal development, and the opportunity to build a practice from the ground up
Equality and Diversity at ojas.design
At ojas.design, we believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
We encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in consulting and design, including, but not limited to, people of colour, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent thinkers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
If you need adjustments to take part in the recruitment process or to support your work with us, we’re happy to accommodate. Contact Us.
About You
You’re a thoughtful leader and systems thinker who understands the risks, opportunities, and societal implications of emerging technologies. You are motivated by purpose, not just progress. You believe in innovation that is intentional, inclusive, and accountable.
You combine a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, capable of bridging the gap between policy, ethics, technology, and delivery. Whether you're advising on AI governance frameworks, facilitating co-design workshops, or guiding teams through complex regulatory landscapes, you bring clarity, care, and credibility.
You are comfortable working across disciplines, design, policy, technology, and business, and enjoy mentoring others while shaping future-ready capabilities. You’re driven by questions like “Should we build this?” not just “Can we?”, and you're excited by the opportunity to build a practice that puts ethics and trust at the centre of transformation.