Cyber Programmes Consultant

Overview

In this role you lead and deliver complex cyber security programmes to align with client goals and regulatory requirements. You coordinate cross-functional teams, shape security roadmaps, and nurture executive sponsorship to drive transformational security outcomes. The opportunity sits at the intersection of cyber, business, and technology, helping clients mature their security posture while delivering measurable value. You will work in a collaborative, growth‑minded culture that values diverse perspectives and impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (+ 0.5 day on Christmas Eve)
• Generous pension scheme
• Community and charity involvement opportunities
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex cyber security programmes aligned with client objectives and regulatory requirements
• Establish programme governance, control, reporting, risk management and assurance
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across cyber security, technology, risk, operations and business functions
• Deliver cyber maturity assessments, security roadmaps, operating models and business cases
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder expectations
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors for strategic guidance
• Apply structured programme management methodologies and cyber security best practices
• Support capability development through knowledge sharing, mentoring and contributing to growth of cyber programme delivery offerings

Key requirements

• Proven track record of leading and delivering cyber security programmes or large-scale security transformations
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks, governance and risk management
• Experience developing governance structures, delivery plans, budgets, reporting and assurance
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills across technical and executive audiences
• Experience with cross-functional teams delivering complex business and technology change
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methods
• Ability to translate cyber security challenges into practical delivery plans
• Strong leadership and team management skills coordinating diverse delivery teams and suppliers
• Relevant programme/project management qualifications (MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, SAFe or equivalent)
• Relevant cyber security qualifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SANS, GIAC or equivalent)
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, threat landscapes, regulations and best practices
• Holistic understanding of cyber security across people, process and technology

• Stakeholder management
• Facilitation
• Communication
• Cyber security principles and frameworks
• Governance and risk management practices
• Programme governance structures and assurance

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