2 of 2 Contract Security Specialist Jobs in the North of England

Security Assurance Specialist - Manchester We are looking for an Security Assurance Specialist for a client of ours who are a major player behind the smart meter rollout in the UK, building secure infrastructure to support the mass rollout of smart meters across the country. The role is responsible for working with project teams, including architects, analysts … technical designers and business users to ensure that projects are delivered securely, protecting customer, company and employee data and ensuring compliance with the Information Security policies and standards. Responsibilities: Provide end to end engagement on a wide range of business projects, ensuring security is built in and customer, company, and employee data is protected. Liaise with the Security Architects and wider team to provide technical requirements to ensure projects deliver secure solutions Work with the Security Business Partners to scope, arrange and support penetration testing and vulnerability testing and track remediation to a close Articulate risk in technical and non-technical terminology so that it can be interpreted by Information Technology and business individuals Skills: Recognised More ❯

Cyber Security HR Specialist Contract Duration: Until March 2026, Initially Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) Job Type: Contract, inside IR35 We are seeking a Cyber Security HR Specialist to support the development and retention of top-tier cyber talent, aligning workforce planning with strategic security objectives . This role requires a proactive individual … who understands the nuances of technical talent acquisition, capability building, and organisational change within a security context. Day-to-day of the role: Partner with cyber security leadership to define workforce needs across threat intelligence, governance, engineering, and operations. Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, retain, and grow cyber professionals. Support skills gap analysis and capability mapping … to HR business partners and hiring managers on market trends, compensation, and candidate experience. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in HR or talent acquisition within a technology or cyber security environment. Strong understanding of cyber security roles, skills, and career pathways. Ability to translate technical requirements into effective hiring and development strategies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. More ❯