Overview
Job Description
As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert cyber consultancy to critical systems and major projects across government and the wider public sector. You will lead and support large-scale interventions that enhance cyber resilience at a national level, ensuring that the UK’s most vital services are protected against evolving threats. Establishing strong partnerships with departments and agencies is key to driving meaningful outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across the NCSC, including technical specialists and incident response teams, to ensure a joined-up and effective approach.
Responsibilities
* Protect critical systems and shape the UK’s cyber resilience. Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, helping them to manage cyber risks effectively and embed robust security measures from the very beginning of major projects.
* Coordinate across government and sector boundaries; lead efforts that bring together internal and external stakeholders to tackle large-scale cyber challenges.
* Draw on the full range of NCSC services to offer a blend of technical expertise, incident response support, and strategic guidance to meet customer needs.
* Represent the NCSC at forums and events, influencing national cyber policy and championing best practice across a variety of sectors.
* Use customer insights to refine and enhance delivery, ensuring interventions are data-driven, relevant and impactful.
Person Specification / Qualifications
* Proven experience in preparing and coordinating briefings for ministers and senior officials, ensuring that complex information is communicated clearly and effectively at the highest levels.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work successfully with a wide variety of stakeholders and build productive, collaborative relationships.
* Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations, maintaining focus and delivering results when it matters most.
* Experience working with organisations across diverse sectors and navigating different organisational cultures and priorities.
* Strong skills in risk management and project oversight, ensuring objectives are met and potential challenges are identified and addressed proactively.
The NCSC Competencies
The NCSC will assess you against competencies used by the UK Intelligence Community. These competencies are based on the Civil Service Behaviours. The Level 3 competencies include: Driving Innovation and Change; Communicating and Influencing; Working Collaboratively; Making Effective Decisions; Delivering at Pace.
Benefits and Rewards
Starting salary of £44,044. Other benefits include: 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, flexible working options, opportunities to be recognised through the employee performance scheme, interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, on-site facilities (where available), paid parental and adoption leave, and an excellent Civil Service pension.
Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident
GCHQ values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and we are a Disability Confident Leader. See our website for information on reasonable adjustments.
What to Expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent and merit-based. Stages: Online Application, Application sift, Interview, and a conditional offer if successful. You must pass each stage to progress. The process may take 6–9 months including vetting.
Before You Apply
To work at the NCSC, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV). There is a strict drugs policy. Consider setting up a separate email for your application and avoid identifying information. The role is based in Manchester; you must live within commuting distance and relocation is not offered.
Please note the closing date: 17/09/25 at 23:55.
Right to Withdraw Statement: We reserve the right to close the role early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.
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