Director , Cybersecurity , Cyber Transformation & Strategy TC UKI in Manchester

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The Opportunity

As a Director in Cybersecurity, you will bring diverse perspectives and deep subject‑matter expertise to deliver high‑quality insights and outcomes for our clients. You will play a strategic leadership role in shaping and overseeing complex cybersecurity engagements, strengthening senior client relationships, and guiding teams to develop innovative, practical solutions that address the evolving security challenges organisations face.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of Security Transformation engagements with our clients, responsible for day to day running of the cybersecurity engagements including meeting quality, time and budget targets.
• Leverage deep market and sector knowledge to identify and develop new opportunities for our Cybersecurity Strategy and Transformation offering. Use established industry relationships and external networks to originate leads, shape demand, and position the firm with key decision‑makers.
• Partner with senior practice and market leaders to pursue high‑value opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and create targeted marketing materials that reflect current market needs and trends across cybersecurity.
• Provide visible leadership in developing a high‑performing team by actively sharing expertise, offering structured coaching and mentorship, and setting a strong personal example. Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth, ensuring team members are equipped to excel and deliver at pace.
• Develop impactful cybersecurity thought leadership and market‑ready materials aligned to client-needs and market trends and clearly articulate the value of EY’s Cyber Security offering, helping drive market demand.
• Establish and maintain high‑value relationships with senior client leaders, using these connections to identify strategic opportunities, steer delivery outcomes, and strengthen the firm’s market position.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Exceptional communicator, able to convey complex concepts with clarity and influence senior audiences across both business and technical cybersecurity domains.
• Strategic thinker and problem‑solver, with the ability to diagnose complex client cyber challenges, shape insight‑led cybersecurity solutions, and secure executive buy‑in. Articulate the strategic value of cybersecurity within an organisation and shape cyber strategies that directly support and enable enterprise priorities.
• Proven people leader, experienced in developing high‑performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and modelling collaborative, inclusive leadership behaviours.
• Commercially driven, consistently delivering high‑quality outcomes while managing risks, ensuring operational excellence, and protecting client and firm reputation.
• Experienced programme and engagement leader, adept at structuring and managing large, complex cybersecurity assignments that align to client priorities and deliver measurable value.
• Pragmatic, client‑centric approach, able to navigate ambiguity, anticipate issues, and guide clients through strategic decision‑making with confidence and assurance.
• Strong market access and trusted relationships, leveraging established sector networks and senior‑level contacts to originate opportunities, shape market conversations, and strengthen the firm’s position with key decision‑makers.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Proven experience in defining and delivering enterprise‑level cybersecurity strategies, clearly articulating the organisational value of cybersecurity to senior stakeholders.
• A strong track record in developing cybersecurity investment cases, including business justification, prioritisation, and alignment to organisational goals.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing cybersecurity target operating models, covering governance, processes, capabilities, and organisational structure.
• Robust knowledge of key cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including NIST CSF, NIS/NIS2 and other relevant sector standards, and the ability to embed these into strategy and design activities.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Security-related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, CIISEC.
• Experience operating within an NCSC Assured Cyber Consultancy.
• Sector experience in one or more of the following: Government & Public Sector, Energy & Utilities, Retail and Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Telecoms, Media and Technology, or Transport.
• Professional services experience with market-leading organisations in delivering cybersecurity solutions.

Please note

The successful candidate must undergo and pass checks in line with SC (Security Check) clearance standards after joining EY. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, proof of address may be required and unspent criminal convictions. Candidates must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and ensure that they have not spent more than six months outside the UK.

Join Us

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a meaningful and fulfilling career, supported by an inclusive culture and cutting-edge technology. Together, we can create a better working world for all.

What We Look For

We’re interested in people with integrity who can collaborate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and crucially a growth mindset.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.