Compassionate Sports

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Careers at Compassionate Sports: AI Governance and Consultancy in Sports

Building the Future of AI Governance in Sports

At Compassionate, we’re shaping the next generation of AI compliance specialists in sports.
With limited natural AI compliance consultants today, we train talented professionals from fields such as data protection, compliance, law, and governance.
These skills are transferable to managing AI governance, sports software solutions development, and athlete data privacy across sports academies and organizations.

AI Governance & Compliance Consultant (Sports Sector)

As an AI Governance & Compliance Consultant, you will serve as a strategic advisor for sports organizations, helping them implement AI governance strategies, comply with the EU AI Act, GDPR, and other global regulations.

You will work closely with clubs, federations, and sports academies to ensure ethical AI adoption, reduce risks, and enhance accountability while leveraging sports software solutions development and best practices in AI compliance.

Remote | Contract | UK/EU/US Residence and Work Authorisation Required.

  • Law, public policy, compliance, cybersecurity, information technology, data protection, computer science, AI ethics, philosophy of technology, or a business discipline such as an MBA with compliance or innovation focus

  • If you do not hold a master’s degree in a technical field, please outline your technical skills portfolio and/or relevant technology certifications in your application.

  • Professional-level fluency in spoken and written English is required. Please indicate in your application any additional languages you speak at a native or professional level

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in consultancy, legal advisory, AI governance, digital risk, or public sector reform

  • Prior experience in sports, preferably working with or within elite or high-performance sports organisations, in any capacity

  • Demonstrated interest in safeguarding and digital risk management (not limited to child protection)

  • Familiarity with the EU AI Act, GDPR, UK laws, U.S. regulatory systems, and other applicable digital compliance regimes

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially when working with non-technical or mixed-role teams

  • Strong capacity for research, synthesis, and stakeholder translation

Requirements

AI Compliance Officer (Sports Sector – Platform Specific)

Remote | Contract | UK/EU/US Work Authorisation Required

As an AI Compliance Officer, you will assess, document, and improve AI systems in sports organizations in line with the EU AI Act, GDPR, UK and US regulations.
You will contribute to risk assessments, consent tracking, and transparency reports while supporting ethical AI deployment, AI governance, and athlete data privacy in sports academies and clubs.

You will be led by Clara Hawking, who will also oversee your continued upskilling and training as part of our commitment to professional growth.

Given the pace of regulatory change and sector complexity, a curious, lifelong learner mindset is essential for success in this role, along with the ability to pivot and adjust as new standards emerge.

You will serve as a junior advisor in digital AI systems, supporting clients online with structured documentation, risk interpretation, and legal alignment.

  • Minimum of a master’s degree in one of the following fields: law, digital policy, data protection, computer science, AI ethics, cyber-security, compliance, technical philosophy, or a related discipline

  • If you do not hold a master’s degree in a technical field, please outline your technical skills portfolio and/or relevant technology certifications in your application

  • Professional-level fluency in spoken and written English is required. Please indicate in your application any additional languages you speak at a native or professional level

  • Prior experience in sports, preferably working with or within elite or high-performance sports organisations, in any capacity

  • Demonstrated interest in safeguarding and digital risk management (not limited to child protection)

  • Familiarity with the EU AI Act, GDPR, UK laws, U.S. regulatory systems, and other applicable digital compliance regimes

  • Experience in drafting policies, risk assessments, or regulatory documentation

  • Comfort working online, independently and asynchronously in a remote team

  • Excellent communication skills, especially across non-technical audiences

Requirements

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compassionate Sports is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including underrepresented communities, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Our mission benefits from diverse perspectives in AI governance, AI compliance for sports, and sports software solutions development.

Application Instructions

We encourage the thoughtful use of AI in your application materials. However, for your cover letter, we ask that you personally engage with the following two questions in your own voice and professional judgment:

  • What do you believe is the most overlooked compliance risk in the use of AI in sports today?

  • Tell us about a time when you had to adapt to new rules or oversight in a fast-moving or high-pressure environment. What did you learn?

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter (max 500 words), highlighting your degree, English proficiency, and any additional languages.
Demonstrate your understanding of AI governance, AI compliance in sports, athlete data privacy in Europe, and how you would apply these skills in sports organizations and academies.

Please send your application to jon@compassionate-it.com