Ethics Consultant
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Ethics Consultant
As an Ethics Consultant, you play a pivotal role in guiding organizations through the complex landscape of ethical decision-making, ensuring they uphold integrity and social responsibility. Your expertise not only shapes corporate cultures but also drives positive change in society, making this position essential in today's globally interconnected world.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (35), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Ethics ConsultantIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior consultants in conducting ethical audits and research. You will gain exposure to various industries and learn how to apply ethical frameworks in real-world scenarios.£30,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Ethics ConsultantAs a mid-level consultant, you will lead projects, develop training materials, and provide strategic advice to clients. Your role will involve greater responsibility in shaping ethical policies and practices.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Ethics Consultant/Head of EthicsAt this peak career stage, you will oversee the ethics consulting division, drive organisational change, and represent the company in high-level discussions about ethical practices and corporate governance.£70,000+
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The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓International Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Human, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓International RelationsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓International Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · DegreeInternational Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeHuman, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · DegreeInternational RelationsThe University of Leeds · DegreeInternational Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · DegreePolitics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · Degree