Cyber Security Manager, Consulting

Crowe UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe UK is seeking a governance-focused cyber security professional at the Manager level to join its Consulting department. You will help clients improve cyber resilience, manage risk and respond to security incidents across various sectors.

This role suits someone with experience delivering governance, risk, assurance or regulatory advisory work for UK-based clients within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cyber security governance, risk, assurance or regulatory advisory work for UK-based clients.
• Experience with financial services, insurance or pensions is advantageous.
• Ability to translate cyber security risks into practical client advice and actions.

Responsibilities

• Translate cyber security risks into clear, practical client guidance.
• Identify, assess and articulate risks across technology, governance and third-party risk.
• Develop and review cyber security policies, procedures and incident response plans.
• Review supplier assurance evidence and assess third-party cyber risks.
• Manage cyber security engagements including planning, delivery, budgets and supervision.
• Prepare client reports, presentations and recommendations for senior audiences.
• Coordinate with external contractors to support delivery of cyber security services.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for further collaboration.

Skills

Cyber risk assessment

Governance & compliance

Regulatory advisory

Stakeholder management

Technical security concepts

Report writing

Client-facing

Education

Cyber security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CISMP)

Job description

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 46,000 professionals across 150+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 46,000 professionals across 150+ countries and more than 800 offices globally. Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success. We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

The role

We are seeking a governance-focused cyber security professional at the Manager level to join a dynamic and growing Consulting department. You will work alongside experienced cyber security specialists helping clients improve cyber resilience, manage cyber risk and respond effectively to security incidents. This is an opportunity to work on a broad range of cyber security engagements with clients across different sectors.

This role is particularly suited to an individual with experience delivering cyber security governance, risk, assurance or regulatory advisory work for UK-based clients, ideally within a professional services or comparable client-facing advisory environment. Experience with clients in financial services, insurance or pensions would be advantageous. You will play an important role in helping clients align their cyber security strategies with regulatory expectations, business objectives and good practice. The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge, governance expertise and a collaborative approach to support clients in strengthening their cyber security posture and improving their preparedness for cyber incidents.

The team delivers a range of cyber security services, supporting leaders across multiple sectors to understand their cyber maturity, assess areas of weakness and develop the policies, practices and technical responses needed to manage and mitigate cyber risk.

• Translate cyber security risks and technical concepts into clear, practical advice for senior client stakeholders.


• Identify, assess and articulate cyber security risks across client environments, including technology, governance, operational resilience and third-party risk considerations.


• Develop and review cyber security policies, procedures, response plans and supporting governance documentation to help clients strengthen cyber resilience and incident preparedness.


• Review supplier assurance evidence and assess third-party cyber security risks, identifying control weaknesses and practical remediation actions.


• Manage cyber security engagements, including project planning, delivery coordination, timelines, budgets, quality standards and supervision of less experienced team members.


• Prepare high-quality client reports, presentations and recommendations that are clear, evidence-based and appropriate for senior and non-technical audiences.


• Coordinate with external contractors and third-party specialists to support effective delivery of cyber security services where additional expertise is required.


• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities to support clients further and contribute to proposal development, statements of work and pipeline activity.


• Support the development of the team’s cyber security methodologies, templates, service offerings and wider growth priorities.


• Contribute to marketing and market engagement activity, including thought leadership, events, campaigns and other initiatives that raise the profile of the cyber security team.

Key Skills

• Ability to identify, assess and clearly articulate cyber security risks affecting organisations across a range of sectors and operating environments.


• Strong awareness of current and emerging cyber threats, including their potential impact on business operations, technology environments and third-party relationships.


• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well-structured client reports, proposals and presentations.


• Strong verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review evidence, challenge assumptions and maintain high standards across client deliverables.


• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple engagements, maintaining pace, focus and sound professional judgement.


• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to support colleagues, share knowledge and contribute positively to team development.


• Able to remain focused and pragmatic when managing deadlines and competing priorities.


• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables and operate effectively with limited supervision.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with the ability to produce polished client-facing materials.

Qualifications And Understanding

• Good understanding of key cyber security standards, principles and good practice relevant to governance, risk management and resilience.


• Familiarity with recognised cyber security and information security frameworks, such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.


• Relevant governance, risk or cyber security certifications are desirable, such as CISMP, CISM, CISSP or equivalent qualifications.


• Awareness of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements affecting cyber security, such as DORA, NIS2 and UK financial regulatory expectations.

Why choose Crowe?

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base.

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery.

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our communities, colleagues, and clients. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career.

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit-based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with an agile working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.