Cyber Security Consultant
Circle Recruitment
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 65KJob location
Remote
Manchester, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Computer Security
Software Engineering
Job description
You will work alongside experienced consultants delivering practical, business-focused security services to clients ranging from fast-growing SMEs to large, complex organisations. Depending on your background and interests, your work may include:
- Reviewing security maturity against recognised good practice
- Supporting Cyber Essentials preparation and assessments
- Developing and testing incident response plans
- Carrying out tabletop and simulated incident exercises
- Assessing and improving supply chain security
- Advising on secure application and software development
- Contributing to physical security testing activities
- Delivering security awareness sessions
- Completing risk assessments and threat modelling
- Writing and reviewing security policies and governance documentation
Requirements
- 2+ years experience in information or cyber security
- Previous consultancy experience with the ability to engage effectively with clients/customers and understand their requirements
- Ability to simplify complex topics and offer practical, grounded advice
- An understanding of ISO 27001, GDPR, or broader information-security concepts/frameworks
- Are comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders
- Curious, self-directed, and motivated to work towards further industry certifications
- Someone who enjoys solving problems, not just following checklists
- UK-based, with full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Benefits & conditions
- £55,000-£65,000 salary, depending on experience
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + other benefits
- Remote-first flexibility
- A people-first culture that values kindness, curiosity, and growth
- Exposure to a wide range of projects across IR, GRC, and technical security
- Opportunities to see the long-term impact of your work through ongoing client relationships
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive consulting environment, then we'd love to hear from you.