Security Consultant

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Security Consultant to work on Defence and Public Sector projects. The role requires expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), along with recognized qualifications. Offering a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and benefits including private healthcare and training budget.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Training budget

Bonus scheme

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in security assurance and accreditation.
• Familiarity with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, CAF.
• Recognized qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex projects in Defence and Public Sector assignments.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement ISO 27001.
• Provide expert guidance across various security standards.

Skills

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Security Assurance

Accreditation

Risk Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Security Consultant

Location: Hybrid (Bristol / Wiltshire office, circa 2 days pw)

Salary: £45,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

Role overview

Are you an experienced Security Consultant looking for your next challenge? We are seeking passionate cyber security professionals with strong expertise in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), who can deliver complex projects and build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

As a Security Consultant, you will work on a variety of Defence and Public Sector assignments, requiring current SC clearance. Projects will range from risk assessments and ISO 27001 implementations to developing full ISMS frameworks and supporting clients through accreditation. You\'ll provide expert guidance across standards such as NIST, CAF, and Secure by Design. Security Consultant role is highly client-facing, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical teams. You\'ll stay ahead of industry developments, contribute to tender responses, and help shape innovative solutions.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Security Consultant with experience in security assurance, accreditation, secure by design, and risk management, alongside recognised qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer. Ideally you will be familiar with GRC practices in similar environments also.

Benefits

In return, you\'ll enjoy a competitive salary, remote working, training budget, private healthcare, bonus scheme, and a culture that values collaboration, growth, and well-being.

Application

Take the next step in your career as a GRC Specialist / Security Consultant - apply today.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.