Security Consultant

Arcus Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned consultancy is seeking a Security Consultant to enhance its information security strategy in Manchester. The successful candidate will act as an advisor on security best practices and ensure compliance with key regulatory frameworks. They will promote security awareness and drive a risk-aware culture within the business. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £55,000 while working three days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Information Security and Risk Management within complex organisations.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid security models.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on risk, controls, and security best practices.
• Promote security awareness and help drive a risk-aware culture across the business.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure alignment with security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST).
• Support audit, regulatory compliance, and governance efforts.
• Influence adoption of secure solutions across both strategic and operational initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Security Best Practices

Job description

I am working with a business who are currently looking for a Security Consultant to drive information security strategy ensuring secure-by-design practices in both cloud and on-prem environments.Title: Security ConsultantSalary: £50,000 - £55,000Location: Manchester, 3 days a week in the officeJob Type: Full-TimeKey Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on risk, controls, and security best practices
• Promote security awareness and help drive a risk-aware culture across the business
• Provide expert guidance to ensure alignment with security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST)
• Support audit, regulatory compliance, and governance efforts
• Influence adoption of secure solutions across both strategic and operational initiatives

What They Are Looking For

• Proven experience in Information Security and Risk Management within complex organisations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid security models
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS)
• Knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, or COBIT