Cyber Risk Team Lead

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy is seeking a Cyber Risk Team Lead in the North West of England. This permanent position offers the chance to shape how cyber risks are managed across the organization, combining leadership with hands-on delivery. You will own the cyber risk register, present insights to senior leaders, work closely with various teams, and continually improve tools and methodologies. The role comes with up to 15% bonus and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible leave options

Family-friendly policies

Up to 15% bonus

Generous employer pension contribution (up to 13.5%)

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the cyber risk register.
• Turn risk data into clear insight for senior leaders.
• Drive reviews and ensure risks are mitigated or escalated.
• Work with audit and risk teams to embed cyber risk.
• Improve processes, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of cyber risk

Familiarity with risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF)

Confident presenting to audiences

Skilled with reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)

Organised and proactive communicator

Tools

Excel

Power BI

GRC platforms

Job description

Cyber Risk Team Lead

We’re working with a large organisation going through major cyber transformation to hire a Cyber Risk Team Lead. This role combines leadership with hands‑on delivery, giving you the chance to shape how cyber risks are understood and managed across the business.

What you’ll do

• Own and maintain the cyber risk register
• Turn risk data into clear insight for senior leaders
• Drive reviews and ensure risks are mitigated or escalated
• Work with audit, risk, and continuity teams to embed cyber risk
• Improve processes, tools, and methodologies

What we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of cyber risk and enterprise risk registers
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001 or NCSC CAF
• Confident presenting to technical and exec audiences
• Skilled with reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, GRC platforms)
• Organised, proactive, and a clear communicator

What’s on offer

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, flexible leave options, and family-friendly policies
• Up to 15% bonusand a generous employer pension contribution up to 13.5%

This is a high-impact role where your expertise will influence strategy and strengthen cyber resilience. This is a permanent position based in the North West of England. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Candidates must have been living in the UK for the last 5 years without more than 6 months living in another country.