4C Strategies is an independent IT consultancy witha strong reputationacross the UK public sector. As demand for cyber security advice continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a Cyber SecurityLeadto drive and expand our Cyber Security services across public and private sector clients.
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4C already provides Cyber Security advisory services and is currently an NCSC Assured Service Provider ( Cyber Advisor ), with ambitions to become an NCSC Cyber Resilience A udit (CRA) provider. This role will play a key part in strengthening our market position, increasing client uptake, and expanding our cyber footprint.
The Role
This is a senior, influential role combining cyber leadership, client advisory delivery and commercial responsibility.
The Cyber Security Lead will:
Lead and evolve 4Cs Cyber Security advisory offering
Own the cyber strategy, service roadmap and commercial plan
Drive sales, pipeline ownership and development, and market visibility
Act as a senior cyber advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
Be familiar with public sector frameworks, routes to market and The Procurement Act 20 23
Key Responsibilities
Cyber Services & Strategy
Define and refine the Cyber Security services offered by 4C
Own the cyber strategy, roadmap and business plan
Define and manage routes to market and framework bids and responses
Ensure services align with NCSC guidance and market expectations
Act as the senior authority for cyber matters within 4C
Support progression towards NCSC Cyber Resilience A udit (CRA) provider status
Client Advisory & Delivery
Lead and deliver cyber engagements including NCSC CAF and Cyber Essentials assessments
Develop cyber security strategies, roadmaps and improvement plans
Provide trusted cyber advice to senior leaders and boards
Translate cyber risk into clear, pragmatic, business-focused guidance
Lead executive briefings, workshops and assurance activities
Sales, Growth & Marketing
Be accountable for growing the Cyber Security pipeline and revenue
Identify, qualify and pursue new opportunities across public and private sectors
Actively network and represent 4C in the market, being comfortable with public speaking
Work with the marketing team to shape and deliver cyber campaigns
Lead cyber elements of bids, proposals and client presentations
Reputation, People & Capability
Build 4Cs reputation as a trusted Cyber Security Advisor
Mentor consultants contributing to cyber delivery
Define repeatable delivery approaches and high-quality outputs
Support internal capability development xxuwjjq as the service grows
What Were Looking For
Strong experience in cyber security advisory and consulting
Proven delivery of cyber services for public sector clients
Demonstrable ability to win work and actively grow pipeline
Comfortable operating at board and delivery level
Certification commensurate with level of experience, e.g. UK CSC Principal or Chartered, ( Audit and Assurance ), C IISec Full Member or Fellow
In-depth knowledge of NCSC CAF, Cyber Essentials, cyber governance and adjacent standards such as NIST CSF, ISO27001 and D SPT.
Package
OTE £100k, with potential to increase aligned to workstream success
Pension contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave
Private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme