Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant (GRC / ISO 27001)

Hybrid | South Manchester | £60-70k + bonus

An established and growing independent Cyber Security Consultancy is hiring a Cyber Security Consultant to lead client delivery and act as the internal SME across GRC and ISO 27001. This is a key role within a collaborative consultancy team, combining hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead delivery of GRC, ISO 27001 and data protection consultancy work
• Oversee and support a small team of cyber professionals across multiple projects
• Manage ISO 27001 implementations, including internal audit support and readiness for certification
• Deliver cyber assurance and compliance assessments and guide clients through certification processes
• Run risk, gap and maturity assessments aligned to recognised frameworks (e.g. NIST / NCSC)
• Provide senior advisory support (e.g. virtual security leadership / governance support)
• Contribute to service improvement, proposal input, and client relationship development

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience delivering ISO 27001 in a consultancy or client-facing environment
• Proven ability leading teams or mentoring consultants/analysts
• Solid knowledge of security governance, risk management and controls frameworks
• Understanding of UK security standards and assurance schemes (e.g. Cyber Essentials / similar)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable: ISO Lead Auditor/Implementer, DPO qualification, recognised cyber certifications.

Package & benefits

• £60-70k + up to 10% bonus
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, pension, funded training + study time
• Long-term progression in a growing consultancy