Director of Cyber Security

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting-led technology business is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to spearhead the growth of its Cyber Resilience practice. This role involves winning and delivering strategic projects, engaging with executive stakeholders, and leading teams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in cybersecurity consulting and experience in major consultancies, alongside a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Benefits

Medical care included

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in cybersecurity consulting with board-level engagement.
• Experience in IAM and cloud migration enablement.
• Track record of winning and delivering complex cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth by winning and delivering major projects.
• Engaging C-suite stakeholders across industry sectors.
• Scaling a high-performing cybersecurity practice.

Skills

Leadership in Cybersecurity Consulting

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Cloud Migration Enablement

Regulatory Frameworks (DORA)

C-suite Engagement

Complex Program Delivery

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Cybersecurity Director (Consulting)

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

We are partnering with a rapidly evolving, consulting-led technology business backed by decades of industry heritage, now entering a new chapter of strategic growth.

The company has deep expertise in Financial Services, Insurance, and Utilities, and is investing heavily in its Cyber Resilience practice—focusing on Identity & Access Management, Cloud Enablement, DORA readiness, and network security at the edge.

The Role

As Cybersecurity Director, you will play a pivotal role in scaling a high-performing practice, aiming to double its size this year. You will drive growth by winning and delivering major projects, shaping go-to-market strategies, and engaging C-suite stakeholders across industry sectors. You will lead with influence, collaborate within a flat, agile structure, and be trusted to develop your own market or vertical.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership in cybersecurity consulting, with experience progressing from hands-on delivery to board-level engagement.
• Expertise in IAM, cloud migration enablement, and regulatory frameworks (especially DORA).
• A track record of winning and delivering large, complex programs.
• Confidence and gravitas with clients—operating at C-suite level as a strategic advisor.
• Experience in major/Tier 1 consultancies leading cybersecurity programs.
• An entrepreneurial mindset—ready to build, lead, and define your own market and team.

Additional Benefits

Medical care included.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.