Cyber Reslience Consultant

Trades Workforce Solutions; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Cyber Resilience Consultant to enhance clients' cyber governance and compliance. The role emphasizes consulting for MOD engagements and requires a minimum of three years in cyber security or GRC consulting. Candidates must hold ISO27001 certification and possess strong understanding of GRC principles. Benefits include a performance bonus, private healthcare, and a hybrid working model. The contract is permanent with a start date of 1st December.

Benefits

10–15% performance bonus

Private healthcare

Travel expenses to client sites

Hybrid working model

Clear path for rapid progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in cyber security, risk, or GRC consulting.
• Experience working with MOD or MOD-aligned projects is required.
• Familiarity with JSP or DEFSTAN standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cyber resilience consulting services to MOD and government clients.
• Advise on governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with CISOs and senior stakeholders to shape cyber policy.

Skills

Cyber security experience

GRC consulting

Strong understanding of GRC principles

ISO27001 certification

Consultancy background

Education

ISO27001 certification

Job description

Cyber Resilience Consultant

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – travel to client sites across the UK) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + 10–15% Bonus Start Date: 1st December Contract Type: Permanent Security Clearance: SC Cleared (must already hold or be eligible)

About the Role

Join a growing Cyber Resilience team supporting MOD engagements. This role sits within the business team, not technical delivery, and focuses on helping clients strengthen their cyber governance and compliance posture. You’ll work closely with CISOs, providing policy advice and GRC expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cyber resilience consulting services to MOD and government clients
• Support clients in aligning with ISO27001 and other relevant standards
• Advise on governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Collaborate with CISOs and senior stakeholders to shape cyber policy
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, including AI’s impact on GRC

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years in cyber security, risk, or GRC consulting
• ISO27001 certification
• Strong understanding of GRC principles and frameworks
• Experience working with MOD or on MOD-aligned projects
• Familiarity with JSP or DEFSTAN standards (advantageous)
• Background in consultancy or graduate scheme (Big 4 preferred)

Benefits

• 10–15% performance bonus (regularly achieved)
• Private healthcare
• Travel expenses to client sites
• Hybrid working model
• Clear path for rapid progression (recent £10k promotion example)

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Teams interview
• Stage 2: In-person interview