Cyber Governance Consultant
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000
Location: Birmingham
Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
A leading professional services firm is looking to hire a Cyber Governance Consultant into its growing Digital Cyber team. This is a strong opportunity for someone with experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, audit, or advisory who enjoys working with clients to assess cyber risk, review controls, and deliver practical recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver cyber governance and advisory engagements across a range of clients
* Facilitate client workshops and assess cybersecurity controls
* Review IT and security controls designed to reduce cyber risk
* Support cyber risk assessments and control gap reviews
* Produce reports for Board and Executive-level stakeholders
* Provide practical recommendations to strengthen client security posture
* Support and oversee junior team members on engagements
* Work closely with clients, internal teams, and senior stakeholders
Requirements
* Experience in IT security, cyber risk, IT audit, or cyber advisory
* Experience with IT security audits and/or control gap assessments
* Knowledge of frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and NIST
* Strong understanding of security controls and cyber risk
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Confident explaining technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
* Experience in cyber consultancy, IT risk, or a regulated environment
* Certifications such as CISA, Security+, Network+, SSCP, or CISSP
* Knowledge of the wider cyber threat and regulatory landscape
What’s on Offer
* Join a growing and well-supported cyber team
* Broad exposure to cyber governance and advisory work
* Clear progression and development opportunities
* Agile working and flexibility
* Structured training and long-term career support