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Posted 5 days ago
Cyber Security Consultant
Circle Recruitment
📍 Manchester
I.T. & CommunicationsRemote
Job description
<p><strong>Cyber Security ConsultantMainly remote with occasional UK office/site visits£55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, + Benefits</strong></p><p>An established and expanding information security consultancy is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Consultant to support a growing portfolio of client engagements across the UK.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone fairly early in their cyber or information security career who wants exposure to a wide range of security disciplines, client environments and real-world challenges. The role offers strong development support, varied project work and clear progression. Candidates must be UK-based, with full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.</p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>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:</p><ul><li>Reviewing security maturity against recognised good practice</li><li>Supporting Cyber Essentials preparation and assessments</li><li>Developing and testing incident response plans</li><li>Carrying out tabletop and simulated incident exercises</li><li>Assessing and improving supply chain security</li><li>Advising on secure application and software development</li><li>Contributing to physical security testing activities</li><li>Delivering security awareness sessions</li><li>Completing risk assessments and threat modelling</li><li>Writing and reviewing security policies and governance documentation</li></ul><p><strong>Experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years experience in information or cyber security</li><li>Previous consultancy experience with the ability to engage effectively with clients/customers and understand their requirements</li><li>Ability to simplify complex topics and offer practical, grounded advice</li><li>An understanding of ISO 27001, GDPR, or broader information-security concepts/frameworks</li><li>Are comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders</li><li>Curious, self-directed, and motivated to work towards further industry certifications</li><li>Someone who enjoys solving problems, not just following checklists</li><li>UK-based, with full right to work in the UK without sponsorship</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£55,000-£65,000 salary</strong>, depending on experience</li><li>25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + other benefits</li><li>Remote-first flexibility</li><li>A people-first culture that values kindness, curiosity, and growth</li><li>Exposure to a wide range of projects across IR, GRC, and technical security</li><li>Opportunities to see the long-term impact of your work through ongoing client relationships</li></ul><p>If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive consulting environment, then we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now and send over your CV for a quick review.</strong></p><p>Security, Cyber, Cybersecurity, Infosec, Information Security, Incident Response, IR, Consult, Consultant, Consulting, Compliance, 27001, GDPR, DPA, Data Protection, GRC, Governance, Risk</p><p></p><p><em>Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. </em>Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.</p><p></p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?SWtLklruwzKxmN71AWumskQtmERlF5Mbw" width="0" height="0" />