Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor

Profectus Recruitment
Northampton
Today
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Lead
Posted
12 Nov 2026 (Today)

Benefits

24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising by one day per year up to 29 days Company pension Private healthcare Training and certification support Company social events
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Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Midlands HQ

Profectus Recruitment is working with a cyber security services business to find an experiencedCyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor. You’ll lead customer assessments, guide clients on improving their security and support the development of the organisation’s Cyber Essentials service.

The role

You’ll manage Cyber Essentials Basic and Plus assessments from start to finish, including arranging customer sessions, reviewing submissions, carrying out vulnerability scans and sample testing, and providing clear feedback on any changes required.

You’ll also help managed-service customers improve their security posture through Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS). This includes reviewing open vulnerabilities, advising on remediation and helping resolve more complex issues. As a senior point of contact for the assessment team, you’ll provide guidance to other assessors and contribute to service improvements, automation and process documentation.

What you’ll bring

  • A current CSTM or another valid IASME List A qualification, such as CREST CRT, CSTL, OSCP, CPENT or an equivalent recognised qualification
  • The ability to maintain your Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessor status, including required CPD
  • Experience assessing security risks and recommending practical remediation
  • Confidence leading customer meetings and explaining security issues clearly
  • Strong organisation and decision-making skills
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to support colleagues
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on offer

  • 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising by one day per year up to 29 days
  • Company pension and private healthcare
  • Training and certification support
  • Company social events

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