Interim Cybersecurity Auditor

Who we are

Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team.

Joining us in Business Risk Services

We help and support clients achieve their strategic goals by guiding them through new legislation changes and helping to navigate accounting, regulatory, technology and operating model change. The world around us is changing and our teams help clients remain agile and adapt to these changes and stay ahead of the competition.

Grant Thornton’s Business Risk Services (BRS) team provides market-leading risk, control and governance services, working with clients across a variety of industries and beyond. .

Joining the Agile Talent Community as an Interim Cybersecurity Internal Auditor, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time within BRS and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments.

Skills we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Auditor for an interim assignment supporting client engagements across various sectors. This role involves conducting audits, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with UK cybersecurity regulations and standards.

You will work directly with our clients to evaluate their cybersecurity posture, identify gaps, and recommend improvements aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Deliver cybersecurity audits for client organisations in line with UK regulations.
• Assess compliance with:
• UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
• NIS Regulations
• ISO/IEC 27001
• Cyber Essentials / Plus
• Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
• Identify risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Produce clear audit reports and present findings to client stakeholders.
• Support clients in remediation planning and regulatory alignment.
• Stay current with UK cybersecurity legislation and industry standards.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity auditing, ideally in a consultancy or client-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of UK legal frameworks and compliance standards.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements.

This is an interim opportunity ideal for professionals seeking flexible, impactful work within a dynamic client environment. Travel may be required depending on client location and engagement scope.

What’s in it for you

Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Doing what’s right ahead of what’s easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.

How to join You’ll first apply by sending us your CV. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads.If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks.

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