Careers at IG-Smart
Work on consequential problems across data protection, cyber security, AI governance, regulatory assurance and digital health.
IG-Smart is a specialist governance, risk and assurance consultancy. We are interested in exceptional people at different career stages — from students and early-career professionals to experienced practitioners and specialist consultants.
We value
Our work can involve complex regulation, sensitive information, emerging technology and decisions with significant organisational consequences.
That demands high professional standards. It should also create an environment where talented people can ask questions, develop expertise and learn from experienced practitioners.
Our approach is simple:
Whether you join as an experienced specialist or spend a short period with us as an intern, the objective is the same:
Do meaningful work — and leave stronger than you arrived.
Depending on your role and experience, you may contribute to work across:
You will see how regulation, standards and governance principles translate into real organisational decisions.
Consulting requires more than knowing what a regulation or framework says.
It requires understanding:
Our people develop by learning how experienced practitioners analyse evidence, communicate uncertainty, challenge assumptions and develop proportionate solutions.
Modern governance problems rarely fit neatly into one discipline. AI can raise privacy, security, legal and supplier questions. Digital health can bring clinical safety, cyber security, information governance and regulatory requirements together.
That creates opportunities to develop both specialist expertise and broader professional judgement.
There is no single route into IG-Smart.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
Technical knowledge matters. So does how you think and work.
We particularly value people who:
We are interested in experienced practitioners capable of delivering high-quality specialist work and, where appropriate, leading engagements and advising senior stakeholders.
Opportunities may include permanent, part-time, fractional, associate or specialist consulting arrangements according to business requirements.
Internships, placements and early-career opportunities can provide exposure to how governance, regulation and consultancy operate in practice.
Depending on the opportunity, competence and confidentiality requirements, participants may contribute to research, policy and evidence review, professional writing and other supervised consultancy activities.
Where suitable roles, business requirements and training arrangements exist, IG-Smart may consider apprenticeship opportunities relevant to our work.
Potential disciplines can include:
Specific opportunities will set out their entry requirements, training arrangements, responsibilities and progression pathway.
We also work with experienced independent specialists where client requirements call for additional expertise.
We are particularly interested in practitioners who combine deep expertise with clear communication, collaborative working, evidence-led outputs and a strong understanding of professional boundaries.
University partnership
Interns can be nominated to IG-Smart by Kingston University, where our founder, Michael Abtar, is an active alumnus.
From an IG-Smart intern
“It was an absolute pleasure, and by far, my favourite legal experience to work as an intern at IG-Smart Ltd. Throughout my internship, Michael and his team were very welcoming, friendly and supportive in ensuring that I had the best possible learning experience. Michael provided me with a wide range of opportunities to learn as much as I could within the space of two weeks. For example, I was able to observe numerous calls with clients, lawyers and other professionals, through which I gained a thorough understanding of how GDPR compliance works in practice and the complexities surrounding the implementation of various safeguards and policies. Michael also allowed me to write draft responses to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and clients, which significantly improved my understanding of data protection laws, commercial awareness and strengthened my legal writing skills. Most importantly, he was always available to clarify any doubts that I had regarding data protection and the realities of working in this field. Overall, I cannot thank Michael enough for this amazing opportunity, and I wish the entire team all the very best!”
Mithurja PathmanathanFormer IG-Smart intern, nominated by Kingston University. Now a practising lawyer.Current Vacancies
There are currently no open roles.
Registration of interest does not guarantee an opportunity or future engagement.
Registration of interest does not guarantee an opportunity or future engagement.
Careers enquiries
For general careers enquiries, contact info@ig-smart.com. Please do not send CVs, application documents or sensitive personal information by email at this stage.
Depending on the role, recruitment may include:
Not every role requires every stage.
Where an assessment is used, it should be proportionate to the role and test relevant capability rather than create unnecessary work for candidates.
Candidate information is handled in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.
If you require a reasonable adjustment or other appropriate support during recruitment, please tell us when applying or at any stage of the process.
Requests will be considered appropriately and handled sensitively.
Whether you are an established specialist, an early-career professional or a student seeking meaningful experience, we are interested in people who care about doing consequential work well.
Student or early-career candidate? Register for Early-Career Opportunities
Experienced specialist? Register as a Specialist / Associate
