10 Cyber Security Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)
UK cyber security hiring remains resilient in 2025, driven by nation-state threats, cloud security investments, and NCSC regulatory pressures. Lightcast reports +42 % YoY growth in UK roles mentioning “SOC”, “cyber risk”, “offensive security” or “GRC”. Yet despite 30,000 active cyber professionals, monthly live vacancies remain in the 2,500–2,900 range. The result: strong demand across public and private sector.
We reviewed 50 + consultancies and included only those that:
Are registered in the UK (Companies House)
Operate a dedicated Cyber Security / InfoSec / Risk & Compliance desk
Posted at least 5 UK cyber security roles between March and June 2025
This guide includes 2025 salary ranges, key skills, interview prep tips, and a verified recruiter directory.
1. The 2025 UK Cyber Security Hiring Landscape
Vacancy Growth & Geography
+42 % YoY ad growth – Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024
Hotspots: London (53 %), Bristol (10 %), Cheltenham (6 %), Manchester (6 %)
Remote/hybrid: 44 % of roles are hybrid; 21 % are fully remote (most in GRC, consulting, or DevSecOps)
Salary Benchmarks (mid-level)
• SOC Analyst (Tier 2): £48k (+8 %)
• Penetration Tester: £63k (+9 %)
• Cyber Risk Consultant: £72k (+11 %)
• DevSecOps Engineer: £84k (+12 %)
Tip: Cleared roles (SC/DV) often pay 10–15 % above market average.
Clearance & Visa Snapshot
7 of the 10 recruiters below support DV/SC cleared candidates. 6 offer guidance for Skilled‑Worker visa sponsorship.
2. Quick‑Reference Directory: Top 10 UK Cyber Security Recruitment Agencies
• Stott and May – Cyber & Risk — London EC3V 9BS — +44 (0)20 7469 6000 — Use website contact form — https://www.stottandmay.com
• BeecherMadden – Cyber, Risk & GRC — London EC3M 5JD — +44 (0)20 3553 7035 — Use website contact form — https://www.beechermadden.com
• Evolution Recruitment Solutions – InfoSec — Warrington WA3 7BH — +44 (0)1925 820 555 — info@evolutionjobs.co.uk — https://www.evolutionjobs.co.uk
• LA International – Cyber Security Division — Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5AB — +44 (0)1782 203 040 — Use website contact form — https://www.lainternational.com
• Sanderson – Cyber & Defence — Bristol BS1 6DZ — +44 (0)117 934 1400 — Use website contact form — https://www.sandersonplc.com
• Intaso – Cyber Security Executive Search — Salisbury SP1 3HP — +44 (0)1722 658 609 — contact@intaso.co.uk — https://www.intaso.co.uk
• Electus Recruitment – SC/DV Cleared Roles — Bournemouth BH1 3NA — +44 (0)1202 296 566 — info@electusrecruitment.co.uk — https://www.electusrecruitment.co.uk
• Identify Solutions – Cyber & Tech — Cardiff CF10 3AG — +44 (0)29 2169 0122 — hello@identifysolutions.co.uk — https://www.identifysolutions.co.uk
• People Source Consulting – Cyber & Digital — Bristol BS1 6AA — +44 (0)117 922 7000 — info@peoplesource.co.uk — https://www.peoplesource.co.uk
• Locke & McCloud – Cyber Security Specialists — London EC2V 8AE — +44 (0)20 8133 6176 — info@locke-mccloud.com — https://www.locke-mccloud.com
All contact details verified as of 22 July 2025. Use contact forms where no public email is listed.
3. Choosing and Maximising Your Recruiter Partnership
• Match by specialism – GRC or policy? Try BeecherMadden. Red-team or SC-cleared pentesting? Locke & McCloud or Electus.
• Show credentials – OSCP, CISSP, SC/DV clearance, and zero-day writeups impress.
• Request prep – Top firms offer technical test previews, SC eligibility advice, or salary benchmarks.
• Negotiate beyond salary – Consider IR35 setup, hybrid flexibility, on-call bonus, and cert reimbursements.
4. In-Demand Cyber Skills for 2025
Cloud Security (AWS/GCP IAM, KMS, GuardDuty)
Offensive Security (Red teaming, C2 frameworks)
DevSecOps & IaC scanning (Checkov, tfsec)
Security Compliance & ISO27001 audits
Threat intel & detection engineering (Sigma, YARA, Splunk)
Pro tip: Quantify impact—"Reduced phishing false-positives by 40 % using ML-based detection tuning."
5. Interview Prep: What to Expect
• Scenario walkthroughs – Data breach, threat hunt or control audit
• Hands-on test – Nmap or BurpSuite labs, log correlation, risk scoring
• Behavioural – STAR format for incidents, client comms, audit handling
• Role-play – Simulated stakeholder briefing or board-level risk pitch
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do recruiters charge candidates?
No—client pays.
Do I need UK clearance?
Only for MOD/defence-linked roles. SC/DV eligibility speeds hiring.
Can I work with multiple agencies?
Yes—but avoid duplicate CV submissions.
How long to hire?
Public-sector roles: 4–8 weeks. Private: 2–4 weeks.
7. Next Steps
Pick 2–3 recruiters aligned with your clearance or domain focus
Update CV with impact metrics, tools, and certs
Schedule intro calls this week
Track submissions in a spreadsheet
Upload Your CV
Post your CV on CyberSecurityJobs.tech—it’s shared with every recruiter listed above and cyber-focused employers across the UK.
8. Final Word: Your Cyber Security Career Starts Now
From cloud IAM misconfigurations to red-team assessments, UK cyber hiring is heating up. Partnering with a specialist recruiter helps surface hidden roles, prep for technical panels and secure clearance-friendly contracts.
