This chapter explores the emerging profession of the AI ethics advisor, defining its scope, competencies, and the institutional contexts within which it operates. It examines the core responsibilities of AI ethics advisors, from providing ethical guidance and oversight to facilitating organisational dialogue around ethical issues. The chapter further investigates the complex landscape in which these advisors work, noting challenges such as “ethics washing,” corporate constraints, and the necessity of maintaining independence and credibility. By drawing from empirical and normative studies, the chapter outlines a structured competency framework for AI ethics advisors, highlighting their crucial role in bridging ethical principles and practical AI governance.