Job Description
Role: Cyber Security ConsultantSalary: to £105,000 package per annum depending on experience Location: hybrid in Birmingham 2-3x per week
We're looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to step into a senior cyber leadership role where you'll shape and deliver high-impact security engagements for complex, customer-focused organisations. You'll work at the forefront of cyber risk, partnering with senior leaders to tackle modern threats, regulatory pressure and large-scale digital challenges while driving excellence in delivery and growth.
You'll be working in a hybrid environment, split between 2-3 x per week on site in Birmingham / on the client site, and working remotely. Candidates must be UK-based, with full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
This is a full-time permanent Cyber Security Consultant position, paying up to £105,000 package per annum, depending on experience.
Skills and experience required:
* A strong background in shaping and advisingon information security or technology risk within complex, customer-driven organisations
* Comfortable working across commercial functions, including sales process ownership, presales support, and customer success
* The capability to take ownership of delivery, balance competing priorities, and operate confidently with senior decision-makers
* A robust understanding of modern cyber threats and the application of recognised security standards and best-practice controls - ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR etc
* Hands-on exposure to risks arising from cloud adoption, digital platforms and the protection of identities and sensitive data
* Awareness of technology and supplier dependencies, including risks associated with extended ecosystems and business-critical services
* The ability to communicate technical issues in a clear, pragmatic way that supports informed business decisions
* Experience guiding, supporting and developing diverse teams operating at pace
* Familiarity with operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments
* Experience supporting or advising during security incidents or high-pressure situations is advantageous
* Progress towards, or attainment of, professional security or risk-related qualifications
What you'd be doing:
* Owning and delivering complex cyber initiatives from discovery through to implementation and change delivery
* Providing strategic guidance on security risk, preparedness, supplier assurance, cloud platforms and operational resilience
* Offering informed, pragmatic perspectives on modern commercial platforms and their security implications
* Establishing credibility and long-term working relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple industry sectors
* Contributing to market growth activities, including proposals, bids and development of new service propositions
* Using recognised security standards and regulatory principles to shape advice and delivery approaches
Benefits:
* A flexible benefits package
* Hybrid working model with time split between office, home and client site
* Private medical insurance
* Paid volunteering days
* Plus additional benefits
If you're interested, then we'd love to hear from you - please Apply Now and send a CV for quick review.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know.
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