Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor

Profectus Recruitment; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave

Hybrid work

Company pension

Private healthcare

Training support

Social events

Job summary

Profectus Recruitment is seeking a Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor in a Midlands hybrid role. You will lead customer assessments, guide clients on improving security, and support developing the Cyber Essentials service.

You'll manage assessments from start to finish, arrange sessions, review submissions, run vulnerability scans, and provide clear remediation guidance. A senior role with mentorship and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualification in IASME List A or equivalent (CSTM, CREST CRT, CSTL, OSCP, CPENT).
• Maintain Cyber Essentials and Plus assessor status with ongoing CPD.
• Experience assessing security risks and remediation recommendations.
• Ability to lead customer meetings and explain security issues clearly.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills; collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cyber Essentials Basic and Plus assessments from start to finish.
• Arrange customer sessions, review submissions, run scans, provide feedback.
• Support VMaaS engagements and advise on remediation.
• Mentor other assessors and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

IASME List A qualification

Cyber Essentials CPD

Security risk assessment

Leading customer meetings

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

UK driving licence

Job description

Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor

Location: Midlands
Working pattern: Hybrid

Profectus Recruitment is working with a cyber security services business to find an experienced Cyber 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
• Hybrid working after successful probation
• Company pension and private healthcare
• Training and certification support
• Company social events