Job Description
Assistant Manager – Cyber Advisory & GRC
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
The Role
We are looking for a high-performing Cyber Advisory professional to join our client's newly-established team in Birmingham. At the Assistant Manager level, you are the engine of project delivery. You will transition from executing technical tasks to leading workstreams, acting as the primary point of contact for clients during onsite assessments and GRC implementations.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Delivery: Lead the fieldwork for Cyber Maturity assessments (NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) reviews
* Client Engagement: Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring data collection and stakeholder interviews are conducted professionally and efficiently
* Reporting: Draft high-quality, board-ready reports that translate technical gaps into actionable business risks
* Mentorship: Provide on-the-job coaching to Associates and Junior Consultants, reviewing their work and ensuring quality standards
Candidate Profile
* 3–5 years of experience in Cyber Security, preferably within a professional services or consultancy environment
* Strong foundational knowledge of GRC frameworks and information security principles.
* A proactive, consultative mindset: you look beyond the checklist to understand the client’s unique business context
* Relevant certifications (or working towards them) such as CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor