Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking a Security Consultant to provide expert guidance on risk management and security best practices. The role involves promoting security awareness, ensuring compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST, and influencing secure solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Information Security and Risk Management.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid security models.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on risk and security best practices.
• Promote security awareness across the business.
• Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

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Security Consultant Position

Location: Manchester, 3 days a week in the office

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as a trusted advisor to business units on risk, controls, and security best practices.
2. Promote security awareness and help drive a risk-aware culture across the business.
3. Provide expert guidance to ensure alignment with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
4. Support audit, regulatory compliance, and governance efforts.
5. Influence adoption of secure solutions across both strategic and operational initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in Information Security and Risk Management within complex organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid security models.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, or COBIT.