Lead Cyber Security Consultant

Lead Cyber Security Consultant Location: ManchesterSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsJob Type: Permanent | Full-TimeLead the Future of Cyber Security in One of the UK's Most Critical Industries Are you an experienced cyber security professional looking for an opportunity where your work genuinely matters?We're recruiting a Lead Cyber Security Consultant to join a highly respected organisation operating within one of the UK's most complex and highly regulated environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence cyber strategy, shape organisational resilience and work alongside senior stakeholders on large-scale security transformation programmes.If you're passionate about cyber governance, security assurance and helping organisations stay ahead of emerging threats, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be Doing As a Lead Cyber Security Consultant, you'll act as a trusted advisor across the business, supporting the delivery of cyber strategy while ensuring security is embedded throughout projects and business operations.Your responsibilities will include:Providing expert cyber security advice to business leaders and project teamsSupporting the development of cyber policies, standards and governance frameworksLeading the resolution of complex cyber security challengesMonitoring emerging cyber threats, technologies and regulatory developmentsSupporting cyber assurance activities and regulatory complianceWorking closely with stakeholders to embed security into programmes and projectsSupporting cyber transformation initiatives and organisational capability developmentAssisting senior leadership during cyber security incidents where requiredWhat We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong cyber security background who enjoys influencing stakeholders and driving positive change.You'll ideally have:Proven experience within cyber security or information assuranceExperience working within large or complex organisationsGood understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance and risk managementKnowledge of regulations including GDPR, NIS/NIS2, CAF or similar compliance frameworksExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience supporting cyber transformation or security improvement programmesDesirable CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 certificationExperience within highly regulated industriesKnowledge of incident response and cyber assuranceExperience supporting organisational change or project assuranceWhy Apply? This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that protect critical national infrastructure while developing your career within a forward-thinking cyber security function.You'll benefit from:Hybrid workingCompetitive salaryExcellent benefits packageOngoing professional developmentExposure to enterprise-scale cyber programmesCollaborative and supportive team environmentApply Now If you're ready to take the next step in your cyber security career and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ