Cyber Information Assurance Manager

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid) – Candidates must be based within approximately one hour of an office location (excluding Newcastle).

Salary: Up to £84,900 (London) | Up to £77,200 (Manchester & Regional UK).

Security Clearance: Eligibility for BPSS and SC Clearance required (5 years' continuous UK residency).

The Opportunity: We're supporting one of the world's largest technology and consulting organisations as they continue to expand their Cyber Security practice. This opportunity sits within a high-performing Information Assurance team, where you'll lead complex governance, risk and compliance (GRC) engagements, advise senior stakeholders on cyber risk, and help shape security strategies across large-scale transformation programmes. This is an ideal role for an experienced cyber security professional with strong Information Assurance or GRC expertise who enjoys combining strategic consulting with hands-on delivery.

The Role: As a Cyber Information Assurance Manager, you'll lead assurance activities across a range of client environments, providing expert guidance on cyber risk, governance and compliance while delivering high-quality security assurance services. You'll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure security is embedded throughout programmes and operational environments.

• Lead cyber security assurance engagements across multiple client projects.
• Identify, assess and communicate cyber security risks to business and technical stakeholders.
• Conduct assurance reviews against recognised security standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop, review and implement cyber security policies, standards and governance processes.
• Manage assurance lifecycle activities within operational and project environments.
• Produce high-quality assurance reports, risk assessments and executive-level documentation.
• Support Privacy Impact Assessments and wider security governance activities.
• Analyse security incidents and identify trends to improve organisational resilience.
• Deliver security awareness initiatives and promote a strong security culture.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provide strategic cyber security advice.

What We're Looking For: We're looking for experienced Cyber Security professionals with strong Information Assurance or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) backgrounds. You'll ideally have experience across several of the following:

• Strong cyber security experience aligned to recognised industry frameworks such as the CIISec Skills Framework.
• Information Assurance, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and wider information security standards.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and assurance reviews.
• Security policy development and governance experience.
• Understanding of security management systems and security controls.
• Experience assessing the effectiveness of technical and procedural security controls.
• Knowledge of threat and vulnerability management processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience delivering cyber security projects within Agile and/or DevOps environments (desirable).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading cyber consulting teams, working on high-profile programmes that genuinely influence the security posture of major organisations. You'll benefit from:

• Salary up to £84,900 (London) or £77,200 (Regional UK).
• Performance bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus additional volunteering days.
• Extensive learning and certification support.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Clear career progression within a globally recognised consulting business.