Security Risk Assurance Consultant (Security Cleared)

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks experienced Security Risk Assurance Consultants to lead strategic assurance activities. The role requires excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to present findings effectively. Candidates must hold active SC Clearance and possess qualifications such as CISM or CISSP. The position offers a hybrid working model with travel to various office locations across the UK.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Ability to communicate complex security risks.
• Experience in security risk consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment between assurance activities and strategic risks.
• Build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Shape and manage the annual assurance plan.
• Present key findings at governance forums.
• Influence decision-making through evidence-based reporting.
• Act as a key interface across the organisation.

Skills

Security Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

CISM

CISSP

CISA

CRISC

ISO27001 Lead Auditor

CGEIT

Job description

Security Risk Assurance Consultant (Security Cleared)

UK Wide - Hybrid (offices across the UK)

£50,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced security risk professional with a passion for driving strategic assurance activities in a complex organisation?

We are looking for a number of Security Risk Assurance Consultant to lead a high-performing team in delivering risk-based assurance across people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment between assurance activities and strategic risks
• Build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders
• Shape and manage the annual assurance plan
• Present key findings and insights at governance forums
• Influence decision-making through robust, evidence-based reporting
• Act as a key interface across the organisation and with external partners

You’ll bring a strong, proactive mindset, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex security risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable: CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, ISO27001 Lead Auditor.

Office locations include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Blackpool, Leeds with travel required 3 times per week.

We are looking for Security Risk Consultants that currently hold an active SC Clearance.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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