Cyber Security Director — Strategy, Risk & Advisory Lead

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in Birmingham is seeking a Cyber Security Associate Director to lead their growing Technology & Cyber Risk team. This role involves advising clients on cyber strategy, resilience, and compliance while overseeing the delivery of high-value services. The ideal candidate will have a strong industry network and experience in winning new business. Full-time position with key responsibilities in leading teams and developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security assurance and advisory services.
• Strong external profile with an established industry network.
• Proven ability to win new business and grow client relationships.
• Experience managing engagements end-to-end in a professional services context.
• Track record delivering security leadership services (e.g. vCISO).
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
• Passionate about cyber, risk management, and emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop cyber security teams.
• Deliver high-value cyber advisory and assurance services.
• Build strong client relationships and develop tailored proposals.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Oversee end-to-end cyber engagements.
• Develop cyber capabilities and stay ahead of threats and technologies.

Skills

Cyber security assurance and advisory services

Industry network

Business development

Security leadership services

Risk management

Emerging technology

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm based in Birmingham is seeking a Cyber Security Associate Director to lead their growing Technology & Cyber Risk team. This role involves advising clients on cyber strategy, resilience, and compliance while overseeing the delivery of high-value services. The ideal candidate will have a strong industry network and experience in winning new business. Full-time position with key responsibilities in leading teams and developing client relationships.