At ITCS, we operate from our HQ in South Wales and our southern office in Dorchester, supported by a growing team of remote workers across the UK. We deliver IT, Cyber Security, Telecoms, and Digital services nationwide, focused on building a flexible, modern workforce without compromising on team culture or support.
The Role
We’re looking for a Lead Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor to take ownership of our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus delivery within the wider Cyber Security team at ITCS.
This role combines hands‑on technical assessment work with process improvement, quality assurance, and mentorship responsibilities. You’ll work closely with customers across a wide range of environments, helping them improve their security posture while ensuring assessments are delivered to a consistently high standard.
Alongside conducting assessments you’ll play a key role in shaping how ITCS delivers Cyber Essentials services as we continue to grow our Cyber Security department.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is more than a standard assessment role —you’ll be helping shape and grow how ITCS delivers Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus services across the business.
You’ll work directly with customers across a wide range of environments, from modern cloud‑first businesses to more traditional infrastructures, helping them improve their security posture and navigate compliance requirements with confidence.
This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with leadership, process improvement, and mentorship responsibilities within our growing Cyber Security department.
* Delivering remote and on‑site Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
* Running vulnerability scans and helping customers understand remediation requirements
* Translating technical findings into clear, practical guidance for non‑technical customers
* Working closely with our Support Department to prioritise and complete remediation work for customers who also have IT Support with ITCS.
* Acting as a final quality checkpoint for certification submissions
* Helping standardise and improve how ITCS delivers CE and CE+ services
* Supporting and mentoring other assessors within the Cyber Security team
* Contributing to wider Cyber Security initiatives, projects, and customer engagements where required
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery with problem solving, customer interaction, and continuous improvement.
You’ll Be Someone Who:
* Has strong experience delivering Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
* Enjoys working across a variety of customer environments and technical challenges
* Can confidently explain technical risks and remediation steps in plain English
* Is organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple assessments at once
* Enjoys improving processes and helping shape how services are delivered
* Has a collaborative mindset and works well with both technical and non‑technical teams
* Wants to play a key role in the continued growth of a Cyber Security department
Requirements of the Lead CE+ Assessor Role
* 3+ years’ experience delivering Cyber Essentials and/or Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
* Strong understanding of vulnerability management and remediation processes
* Experience working within Cyber Security, Information Security, compliance, or technical environments
* Confident communicating technical findings to both technical and non‑technical customers
* Customer‑focused mindset with strong organisation and communication skills
* One or more of the following certifications required:
* CREST Registered Penetration Tester
* CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester
* Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM)
* EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
* Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Why Join ITCS?
Financial & Core Benefits
* Competitive salary with annual review
* Bonus and commission opportunities
* Company pension scheme
* Perkbox benefits portal membership
* Increasing holiday allowance with service
* Birthday day off
* Family First flexibility to support home and work balance
* Gym contribution and wellbeing programme
* Funded counselling and physio support
* Wellbeing Champions across the business
* Free parking and access to company fleet vehicles
Culture & Development
* Regular team and company events
* Clear progression pathways into Account Management and wider ITCS career routes
* Fully funded training and industry certifications
* Supportive, high-performance MSP environment across IT, Cyber Security and Telecoms
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
* Be prepared to complete a DBS check as part of the induction process.
* Be based in the UK and able to attend the local ITCS office associated with this role.
* Have full right to work in the UK (we do not offer visa sponsorship).
* Provide accurate and verifiable employment history.
We reserve the right to withdraw applications that do not meet these criteria.
ITCS is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please note that the responsibilities outlined in this advert are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs and the continued development of the role.
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