Lead Cyber Consultant

Electus Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Capability Lead in Cyber Security. This permanent role involves launching a new cyber capability and shaping a cyber security business unit. Candidates should have experience in cyber security, along with relevant certifications. The position offers flexible working options and requires SC clearance. Veterans and military families are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, ideally in safety-related or assurance roles.
• Strong understanding of information assurance and industry standards.
• Experience with MOD, HMG, SCADA, or critical infrastructure is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of a new cyber capability.
• Define and implement the cyber security strategy.
• Negotiate deals and collaborate with technical teams.

Skills

Cyber security expertise

Information assurance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Capability Lead – Cyber Security – Permanent | South West | Agile and hybrid working available

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of a new cyber capability and shape a new cyber security business unit within a well-established technical consultancy.
• Take ownership of strategy, sales and delivery in partnership with a respected organisation, balancing autonomy with meaningful impact.
• Define and implement the cyber security strategy, develop sales plans and lead client engagement across new and existing accounts.
• Negotiate deals and collaborate with technical and delivery teams to build a high-performing capability that supports critical national infrastructure and defence programmes.
• Support the cyber security elements of current and upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.

Flexibility

Agile and hybrid working options are available, with a base location in the South West. The role is designed for professionals who value flexibility while driving forward strategic growth.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in cyber security, ideally in safety-related or assurance roles.
• Strong understanding of information assurance, cyber consulting and industry standards; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCP, CISA or ITIL.
• Experience with MOD, HMG, SCADA, ICS or critical infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator, strategic thinker and natural relationship builder with a collaborative mindset and a drive to deliver results.

Why this team?

Join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong track record in defence and engineering consultancy. The culture is inclusive, supportive and values-led, with a commitment to professional development and employee wellbeing. Veterans, reservists and military families are a valued part of the workforce.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.