Third Party Cyber Risk Advisory - Senior Consultant (SM level)

Adam Appointments Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adam Appointments Limited is recruiting for a senior manager-level role in cyber risk advisory with a remote-first setup and periodic attendance at offices and client sites. The role emphasizes leading varied client engagements, building senior stakeholder relationships, and shaping a growing advisory practice.

You will combine hands-on delivery with business development, collaborating with colleagues to design practical solutions and grow the team’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years’ relevant experience across cyber security, third party risk management or supply chain resilience.
• Proven professional services track record with winning and delivering consulting engagements.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing third party risk frameworks and solutions.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and requirements such as DORA and NIS2, supported by a qualification such as CISM or CISSP.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and bring clarity to complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber third party risk and supply chain resilience engagements from scoping through to delivery.
• Assess maturity, review controls and develop frameworks, operating models and improvement roadmaps.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear advice and actionable recommendations.
• Shape proposals, identify further opportunities and manage project commercials and delivery quality.
• Lead project teams, coach junior colleagues and contribute to service development.

Skills

Cyber security

Third party risk management

Supply chain resilience

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Consulting

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

DORA

NIS2

Job description

We are absolutely delighted to be helping our entrepreneurial client recruit for this truly unique senior manager level opportunity. This ambitious management consultancy is at the forefront of delivering high-quality advisory services, and this opportunity offers the chance to join their growing team in a pivotal role.

The position is remote with attendance at offices and client premises for meetings, workshops and collaboration according to business needs.

This is an opportunity to lead varied client engagements, build senior stakeholder relationships and help shape a growing advisory practice. You’ll combine hands‑on delivery with business development, working with colleagues to design practical solutions and develop the team’s capabilities.

In this role you will:

• Lead cyber third party risk and supply chain resilience engagements from scoping through to delivery.
• Assess maturity, review controls and develop frameworks, operating models and improvement roadmaps.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear advice and actionable recommendations.
• Shape proposals, identify further opportunities and manage project commercials and delivery quality.
• Lead project teams, coach junior colleagues and contribute to service development.

Experience we’re looking for:

• At least ten years’ relevant experience across cyber security, third party risk management or supply chain resilience.
• Professional services experience, with a track record of winning and delivering consulting engagements.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing third party risk frameworks and solutions.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and relevant requirements such as DORA and NIS2, supported by a qualification such as CISM or CISSP.
• Confidence to advise senior leaders and bring clarity to complex situations.
• Experience of supplier resilience exercises, third party risk technology or AI-related developments would also be welcome.