CYBER TRANSFORMATION LEAD

Contracts Consultancy Ltd
Risley, Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£80 – £85 ph

Salary

£80 – £85 ph

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
28 May 2026 (2 days ago)

CYBER TRANSFORMATION LEAD

CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Cyber Transformation Lead to support a major critical national infrastructure programme within a highly secure environment. This role will play a key part in driving cyber security strategy, governance, and organisational maturity.

Type of Contract: Contract (Outside IR35)

Location: Cheshire, WA3 6GR (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months

Key Duties Will Include:

* Act as a senior cyber advisor, aligning security initiatives with organisational strategy

* Lead and coordinate resolution of complex or high-profile cyber security challenges

* Develop, implement, and embed cyber security policies, standards, and procedures

* Provide oversight of cyber programmes, including reporting, governance, and risk tracking (RAG status)

* Engage with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and drive improvements

* Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats, risks, and industry trends

* Support leadership with briefings and strategic cyber insight

* Contribute to cyber awareness, culture, and training initiatives

* Support incident readiness and assurance activities at a senior level

Requirements:

* Strong experience in cyber security strategy, transformation, or governance roles

* Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level within complex organisations

* Experience developing cyber policies, standards, and frameworks

* Understanding of cyber risk, assurance, and regulatory environments

* Ability to oversee programmes and align cyber initiatives to business objectives

Desirable:

* Experience within government, defence, or critical infrastructure environments

* Experience supporting large-scale transformation or regulatory program

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