Pen Test Managing Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity recruitment firm is seeking a Pen Test Managing Consultant to lead a skilled team of ethical hackers across significant governmental and telecommunications projects in the UK. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for continuous development, with the flexibility to work in various UK offices or remotely.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Flexible working options

Continuous career development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies.
• Ability to obtain and hold UK Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor penetration testers.
• Deliver high-stakes security assessments.
• Own client relationships and drive business value.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Testing Methodologies

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

CCT-App or CCT-INF

Job description

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Client:

LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Pen Test Managing Consultant - (UK only - Must be eligible for Security Clearance)

Location: Flexible (Leeds, Bristol, London, or Remote)

Salary – £65k - £82k + Certs Bonus and benefits

Step into a high-impact leadership role at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. As Pen Test Manager, you'll guide a skilled team of ethical hackers on mission-critical engagements across sectors including government, defence, and telecoms.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor penetration testers
• Deliver high-stakes security assessments
• Own client relationships and drive business value
• Work on top-tier engagements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven team leadership and mentoring skills
• Technical depth in testing methodologies
• A passion for outsmarting attackers.
• CCT-App or CCT-INF.
• UK Government Security Clearance – the ability to apply for and hold SC is required, DV is advantageous

Why Join?

? Shape national and commercial cyber resilience

? Advance your career through continuous development

? Competitive salary + strong benefits

? Work flexibly across UK offices or remotely

If you live and breathe cybersecurity, and want to make a difference while working on high-profile, challenging projects—apply now or reach out to [emailprotected] and take the next step in your cyber career.