Senior Cyber Advisory Manager

JR United Kingdom; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services advisory firm in the UK is searching for a Senior Manager to join their Cyber Security team. This role offers the chance to advise clients on cyber resilience and lead complex projects in a hybrid working environment between Edinburgh or Glasgow. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in client advisory, regulatory compliance, and project management, contributing to strategic initiatives and business growth. If you're driven to create impactful change in cyber security, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cyber security functions in a consulting environment.
• Proficient in regulations such as FCA, PRA, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact engagements advising clients on cyber security strategy.
• Oversee complex cyber security projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Cyber resilience

Regulatory compliance

Client advisory

Leadership

Project management

Job description

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow Hybrid

Experienced managers in consulting looking for a step up will also be considered.

A leading professional services advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its Cyber Security team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious cyber security professional to shape and drive the strategic cyber agenda for clients. The successful candidate will advise clients on cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, strategy, operating models, and security best practices. Key responsibilities include leading high-impact engagements, navigating complex cyber threats, working with senior executives, managing teams, overseeing project delivery, contributing to thought leadership, and identifying business growth opportunities.

The position is hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely and in the office (Edinburgh or Glasgow) 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Advisory & Relationship Management:

• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., FCA, PRA, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Develop relationships with senior stakeholders like CISOs, CIOs, Risk Managers, and Board Members.
• Identify cyber security challenges and offer tailored solutions.
• Support clients in cyber risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:

• Collaborate with internal groups to define and implement go-to-market strategies.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership through insights, white papers, and campaigns.
• Lead responses to RFPs and secure new business.

Project Leadership & Cyber Security Delivery:

• Oversee complex cyber security projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Provide strategic oversight on areas like threat management, IAM, cloud security, incident response, and security architecture.
• Review technical assessments and compliance reports.
• Lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Mentor junior team members.

If you're a cyber security leader passionate about financial services and impactful change, we want to hear from you.