Risk Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Corsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence Consultancy is seeking Risk & Governance Consultants at levels from Junior to Principal in Southwest UK. This role is ideal for service leavers and veterans looking to transition into civilian work, leveraging their security experience. Responsibilities include advising clients, identifying risks, and mentoring junior team members. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £65,000 based on experience along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• SC clearance required.
• Experience in security governance or risk management essential.
• Ability to travel and work on-site at secure locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advice for Defence and Government clients.
• Identify security risks and implement solutions.
• Conduct compliance assessments and produce reports.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Communication skills

Risk management knowledge

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Job Description

Risk & Governance Consultants (Junior to Principal Levels)

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Southwest UK

Security Clearance: Minimum SC clearance required

A New Career Path for Service Leavers and Veterans

Are you looking for a rewarding career after the military? This is an excellent opportunity to transition into a civilian role where your security knowledge, leadership and problem-solving skills are valued and developed.

We are seeking Cyber Security & Information Assurance (CS&IA) Risk and Governance Consultants at all levels from Junior to Principal to work on critical Defence and Government projects for our Defence Consultancy client. This role offers structured career progression, professional development and the chance to apply your military expertise in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Why This Role is Ideal for Service Leavers and Veterans:

• Your background in security, risk management, governance or technical systems will be highly transferable.
• You will work with teams who understand the value of military experience and can support your transition.
• Training and development opportunities are available to help you achieve industry-recognised certifications.
• Your ability to handle sensitive information and operate in high-pressure environments will be a major asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide security advice and guidance for Defence and Government clients.
• Identify security risks and implement practical business-aligned solutions.
• Conduct compliance assessments and produce security risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain CS&IA policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure security outcomes are met.
• Mentor and guide junior team members (for senior applicants).

Who We are Looking For:

• You don’t need prior consultancy experience – if you have a military background in communications, cyber, security, intelligence or risk management we want to hear from you.
• Previous experience in security governance, risk management or assurance (military or civilian).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to explain technical risks in simple terms.
• Familiarity with security frameworks or policies such as JSP440, NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials or similar.
• Ability to travel and work on-site at secure locations.

Qualifications and Training:

• SC clearance is essential (DV desirable).
• If you hold or are working towards qualifications like CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or ISO 27001 that’s great – if not are client will help you work towards them.
• Degree-level education is advantageous but not essential if you have equivalent experience.