Security & Resilience Consultant

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Swindon seeks a Security & Resilience Consultant to develop an S&R maturity framework. The role involves aligning frameworks with GovS 007, conducting audits, and managing stakeholder engagement. Essential skills include operational S&R experience and ISO Lead Implementer qualification. Competitive day rate of £700-£800, hybrid work, and travel required.

Qualifications

• Operational S&R experience in complex, federated organisations.
• Proven expertise developing/delivering maturity frameworks and audit processes.
• ISO Lead Implementer qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop a maturity framework covering physical security and business continuity.
• Align framework to GovS 007 and industry standards.
• Design and deliver annual audit processes and dashboards.

Skills

Operational S&R experience in complex, federated organisations

Proven expertise developing/delivering maturity frameworks

Deep knowledge of GovS 007

ISO Lead Implementer qualification

Comfortable managing senior stakeholder engagement

Job description

Security & Resilience Consultant - SC Cleared
Location: Swindon, SN2 (2 days/week on site minimum)
Contract: 6 months
IR35: Inside
Rate: £700-£800/day (Umbrella, DOE)

A high-profile public sector organisation is seeking a Security & Resilience (S&R) Consultant to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive S&R maturity framework. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening operational security, risk management, and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a maturity framework covering physical security, personnel security, travel risk, and business continuity
• Align framework to GovS 007, industry standards (e.g. ISO, BSI), and statutory requirements
• Design and deliver annual audit processes and dashboards with maturity scoring
• Create templated processes and executive reporting tools to support risk management and "get well plans"
• Deliver the first round of audits across multiple organisational units
• Train internal S&R professionals to embed sustainable, repeatable processes
• Support leadership presentations and contribute to the annual DSHC return

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Operational S&R experience in complex, federated organisations
• Proven expertise developing/delivering maturity frameworks and audit processes
• ISO Lead Implementer qualification
• Deep knowledge of GovS 007 and Departmental Security Health Check (DSHC)
• Comfortable working independently and managing senior stakeholder engagement
• Willingness to travel across UK sites

Desirable:

• Experience in UK Government Departments

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