Supply Chain Risk Consultant

X4 Technology; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Security Consultancy is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Consultant to conduct risk assessments and enhance supplier security across critical organizations in the UK. The role is fully remote and requires the candidate to have an active SC clearance. Strong experience in supplier risk and compliance is essential, alongside an understanding of security frameworks. Great opportunity for those passionate about third-party security and with a background in technical security.

Qualifications

• Active and valid SC clearance is mandatory.
• Experience with frameworks such as CAF, NIST, CE & ISO 27001.
• Strong understanding of supplier risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain risk assessments and vendor assurance reviews.
• Map critical suppliers, dependencies, and threat exposure.
• Review policies, contracts, SLAs, and security requirements.

Skills

Active and valid SC clearance

Strong understanding of supplier risk, governance & compliance

Experience with frameworks such as CAF, NIST, CE & ISO 27001

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Technical security background

Public sector experience + security clearance

Job description

Job Title : Supply Chain Risk Consultant

Location : Fully Remote (UK wide travel required)

Employment Type : Permanent

Salary : Competitive

Start Date : Immediate

Industry : IT Services & Consulting

A leading Security Consultancy in the UK is expanding their team with a Supply Chain Cyber Risk Consultant who will assess, advise and uplift supplier security for some of the UK’s most critical organisations. A great opportunity for someone with strong assurance experience and a passion for third‑party security.

This is a remote role with flexibility for travel across the UK, Europe, and occasionally globally required.

Supply Chain Risk Consultant – Key Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain risk assessments & vendor assurance reviews
• Map critical suppliers, dependencies & threat exposure
• Review policies, contracts, SLAs, and security requirements
• Support remediation planning and continuous assurance
• Work across multi‑partner Defence & Gov ecosystems
• Input into client proposals and business development activity

Supply Chain Risk Consultant – Key Skills Required

• Active and valid SC clearance (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of supplier risk, governance & compliance
• Experience with frameworks such as CAF, NIST, CE & ISO 27001
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Technical security background beneficial
• Public sector experience + security clearance advantageous

Please apply now if this role is of interest.