Cyber Security Consultant

Circle Recruitment
Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£70,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
28 May 2026 (3 days ago)

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package Hybrid Working Model Private Medical Insurance Paid Volunteering Days

Role:Cyber Security Consultant
Salary:to c£90000 per annum depending on experience
Location:
hybrid inBirmingham 2-3x per week

We're looking for aCyber Security Consultantto step into a senior cyber leadership role where you'll shape and deliver high-impact security engagements for complex, customer-focused organisations. You'll work at the forefront of cyber risk, partnering with senior leaders to tackle modern threats, regulatory pressure and large-scale digital challenges while driving excellence in delivery and growth.

You'll be working in a hybrid environment, split between 2-3 days per week on site inBirmingham / on the client site, and the remainder of the week working remotely. Candidates must be UK-based, with full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

This is a full-time permanent Cyber Security Consultant position, paying up to c£90000 per annum, depending on experience.

Skills and experience required:

  • A strong background in shaping andadvisingon information security or technology risk within complex, customer-driven organisations
  • Comfortable working acrosscommercial functions, including sales process ownership, presales support, andcustomer success
  • The capability to take ownership ofdelivery, balance competing priorities, and operate confidently with senior decision-makers
  • A robust understanding of moderncyber threats and the application of recognisedsecurity standards and best-practice controls -ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR etc
  • Hands-on exposure torisks arising from cloud adoption, digital platforms and the protection of identities and sensitive data
  • Awareness of technology and supplier dependencies, including risks associated with extended ecosystems and business-critical services
  • The ability to communicate technical issues in a clear, pragmatic way that supports informed business decisions
  • Experience guiding, supporting and developing diverse teams operating at pace
  • Familiarity with operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments
  • Experience supporting or advising during security incidents or high-pressure situations is advantageous
  • Progress towards, or attainment of, professional security or risk-related qualifications

What you'd be doing:

  • Owning and delivering complex cyber initiatives from discovery through to implementation and change delivery
  • Providing strategic guidance on security risk, preparedness, supplier assurance, cloud platforms and operational resilience
  • Offering informed, pragmatic perspectives on modern commercial platforms and their security implications
  • Establishing credibility and long-term working relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple industry sectors
  • Contributing to market growth activities, including proposals, bids and development of new service propositions
  • Using recognised security standards and regulatory principles to shape advice and delivery approaches

Benefits:

  • A flexible benefits package
  • Hybrid working model with time split between office, home and client site
  • Private medical insurance
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Plus additional benefits

If you're interested, then we'd love to hear from you - pleaseApply Nowand send a CV for quick review.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

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